World Rugby launches a far-reaching array of reforms
Independent panel will assess when players should return to play from concussion
Eye-tracking technology trialled in bid to diagnose concussion
Oculomotor function believed to alter at the time of concussion or shortly afterwards
Saliva test that detects concussion hailed as a ‘game changer’
Non-invasive test shown to be 94% accurate could be in use by next season
England players to have big say over whether Eddie Jones keeps his job
Dan Scarbrough joining legal action after being diagnosed with early onset dementia
Dr Éanna Falvey: ‘Concussion is a brain injury and rugby takes it extremely seriously’
Mission is to protect and improve player welfare, says World Rugby's medical chief
Dr Éanna Falvey: I expect competitive rugby to resume this year
World Rugby’s chief medical officer on what it will take to get the sport back on track
Rugby’s return to stadiums without fans could involve 167 people – World Rugby
Return to play document a guideline only and remains subject to national health guidelines
Rugby players will face daily screening as part of return protocols
World Rugby says wearing of masks and gloves at training not deemed essential
Gerry Thornley: Global pause allows rugby to tidy up the breakdown
When the game returns it will look different with World Rugby re-enforcing laws in July
Gordon D’Arcy: Digging deep only recipe for Twickenham success
If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed
Gordon D'Arcy: Under the radar is best Rugby World Cup approach
Yokohama on Sunday is cup rugby, meaning squeeze the life out of your opponent
Gerry Thornley: World League proposal has more holes than a soup strainer
World Rugby has managed to antagonise all the stake-holders in the game that matter
Former Ireland and Munster doctor Éanna Falvey joins World Rugby
Ex-Lions doctor appointed World Rugby’s deputy chief medical officer
Meet the Irish keeping the Lions show on the road
Devil is in the detail for Irish Lions working behind the scenes in New Zealand
Lions prepare for decider with bungee jumping and beer
While there has been criticism, the trip to Queensland has helped the team to bond
Jared Payne’s Lions tour ended due to migraine symptoms
Medical staff do not believe issue is concussion related
Éanna Falvey says Lions’ lack of injuries due to intense training
Irish doctor believes durability has been attained through high-level sessions
No return date for Ireland’s Jared Payne after migraines
Leinster’s Robbie Henshaw could face four months out with Lions tour-ending injury
Andy Farrell expected to rejoin Lions backroom team as defence coach
Warren Gatland likely to bring in Howley and Borthwick for tour of New Zealand
‘GAA players lining out with broken hand or foot? It happens all the time’
Ignoring pain is a characteristic shared by many highly motivated athletes
Weight training: the best way to approach it
Reckless approach to resistance training is ‘endemic’ in sports, says Queen’s coach
High-achiever Joe Schmidt records another first
Kiwi becomes the only foreign rugby coach to claim Irish Sports Manager of the Year award
Dr Éanna Falvey set great example with call on Conor Murray in Australia match
Alan Quinlan: It didn’t matter that a Test match was on the line, concussion protocols had to be followed
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