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Wednesday 21 October 2020
The Munster scrum-half was back in full training on Monday and yesterday.
The Wales fullback came through symptom-free after contact training with Scarlets last week.
The experienced out-half was replaced by Joey Carbery in the first half of the win over Scotland.
Leinster’s Jack Conan was sad to see his former team-mate forced to hang up his boots.
The 28-year-old played for Leicester Tigers last season.
Rugby authorities are hoping to see a reduction in the number of concussions being sustained in tackles.
Strict new coronavirus measures are now in effect – here’s what they mean for you.
Stephen Attride is facing a long spell on the sidelines.
O’Flynn was stretchered off in a neck brace during yesterday’s win over Clare.
Michael Hyndman sustained the injuries following an altercation in Sydney on New Year’s Eve.
The Ireland and Ulster centre went through a frustrating tour, but Lions medics say his migraine is not concussion related.
The document comes after five young rugby players suffered serious head injuries during Junior Cup games.
Joe Mennie is said to be ‘feeling well’ after the scare.
The scrum-half was involved in a heavy tackle on Glasgow’s Tim Swinson.
The Premiership club are waiting to learn whether they will be punished for their treatment of the incident.
The Lions head coach says rugby is secondary to Northampton wing George North’s health.
An Indiana University quarterback has taken the decision to protect his future.
The Ireland back sat out today’s training session in Limerick.
Concussion is an unavoidable subject for every collision sport.
The Ireland ‘A’ international has called time on his playing career.
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirmed the death of 24-year-old footballer Micael Favre last night.
Left untreated or under-treated, concussions put patients at risk for further, often more serious injury.
She was treated in hospital.
The Ireland out-half was the target of an ill-advised Eddie Jones comment yesterday.
Three of the province’s players suffered head injuries against Wasps.
The incident happened at about 3.30am on Shop Street.
The Munster wing was stretchered off after lying motionless for some minutes.
The 23-year-old wing suffered three concussions in the space of four months this season.
The couple both received injuries to the head.
Nicholas Tooth was injured tackling an opponent in a regional NSW fixture on Saturday.
27-year-old Ben Afeaki has called time on his rugby career.
The 22-year-old Northampton Saints wing was knocked out last weekend against Wasps.
The Ireland flanker was taken off with a suspected concussion in the first half.
A police file will now be sent to prosecutors for assessment.
The former Leinster hooker says players are ‘never going to want to come off’ after knocks to the head.
The Ireland out-half will return to Racing Métro next week to prepare for a Top 14 clash with Clermont.
However, World Rugby says the wing should have been removed from the field of play.
The WRU says the imposing wing passed all head injury protocols they carried out last night.
The Ireland out-half sustained the injury against Australia in November.
Thankfully, the Kerry youngster made a full recovery.
The highly-rated 20-year-old has been released from Mater Hospital after his awkward fall last night.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?
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This week, a home cook and recent sea swimming convert talks us through her week.
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