World Rugby

The fight against brain injuries in rugby players reaches a turning point in the courtroom

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It’s been ten years since I first spoke to Peter Robinson about the death of his son Ben, almost to the day. Ben had died of brain swelling after being hit in the head twice in quick succession during a rugby match at school on January 29, 2011. Peter’s grief was raw, but he wanted … Read more

The Rugby World Cup referee calls the bunker system a ‘mistake’ and wants to face the media

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Tom Curry is sent to the bunker after receiving a yellow card from referee Mathieu Raynal – PA/Mike Egerton World Rugby has come under fire from one of its leading referees for introducing the official ‘bunker’ for televised matches at such short notice ahead of this year’s World Cup. French referee Mathieu Raynal also believes … Read more