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Former Wales forward Alix Popham has revealed how his life has been "turned upside down" due to brain damage sustained while playing the game.

Rugby Union Today is here to round up our news and feature content. The post Rugby Union Today: Dallaglio discusses England form appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Paul Deacon, who has taken interim charge of Sale Sharks, says that Steve Diamond's exit has left him and members of the squad 'numb.' The post ‘I can’t say this won’t affect the team’ - Sale head coach appeared ...

Fly-half Adam Hastings could return from injury earlier than expected and play a significant part in Scotland's 2021 Six Nations campaign. The post Adam Hastings set for early return from injury appeared first on Planet ...

Bristol will make a formal complaint to World Rugby over Fiji's injury management of their star player Semi Radradra.

Ex-Wales back-row Alix Popham reveals heartbreaking dementia diagnonsis, which followed a period of short-term memory loss. The post ‘My world was turned upside down’ - Alix Popham appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Brendan Gallagher comments on rugby taking a bashing for its lack of spark The post Rugby Matters: Professional game is fast losing its soul appeared first on The RUGBY Paper.

The novel corona virus affected billions of lives. It changed the dimension of everyone. People were on the verge of recklessness and were limited to their homes. In such tough times people started exploring new ways of ...

A leg problem suffered by Semi Radradra in the Autumn Nations Cup has led to Bristol preparing a complaint about Fiji to World Rugby. The post Bristol complain to World Rugby after Semi Radradra injury appeared first on ...

Lawyer Richard Boardman believes that up to 50 per cent of rugby players may end up with neurological complications in retirement. The post Rugby warned over potential dementia ‘epidemic’ appeared first on Planet Rug...

From Italy U20s to the Azzurri, Varney credits his sharp development through 2020 with the arrival of 'Skivs' at Kingsholm The post Skivington has been a breath of fresh air says Varney appeared first on The RUGBY Paper.

Ireland great Peter Stringer admits he has offered advice to fly-half Johnny Sexton on how he can prolong his international rugby career. The post Peter Stringer offers longevity advice to Johnny Sexton appeared first on...

Shane Williams delivers his verdict on Wales' 38-18 victory over Italy to cap their up and down 2020 The post Morale-boosting finish to Wayne’s annus horriblis appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Former England number eight Lawrence Dallaglio gives his verdict on the country's Autumn Nations Cup campaign and coach Eddie Jones. The post Exclusive: Lawrence Dallaglio’s England report card appeared first on Planet...

Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen and Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Stuart Townsend have been handed suspensions for recent offences. The post Four-week ban for Quins centre, five for Chiefs scrum-half appeared first on Pla...

After more than 170 appearances for Bath, Catt announced his retirement from rugby last month The post Dream Team: Ex-Bath prop Nathan Catt appeared first on The RUGBY Paper.

Edinburgh assistant coach Calum MacRae was impressed by fly-half Jaco van der Walt's composure in his Scotland debut against Ireland. The post Jaco van der Walt backed to kick on for Scotland appeared first on Planet Rug...

Traumatic brain injury expert Dr Willie Stewart has warned that rugby should be thinking about "immediate measures" to safeguard players. The post Doctor not surprised players are planning legal action appeared first on ...

Ahead of the November 30 deadline for submissions for bids to fill the vacant 12th spot in Super League next year, a quartet from Leigh Centurions set about hand-delivering their submission to both the competition's and ...