Researchers are working to understand how often contact sports like rugby can lead to players developing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). The condition […]
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Alcohol and gambling risks may be higher among NZ’s pro rugby players – Expert Reaction
Professional rugby players may have a higher risk of drinking and gambling problems compared to the general population, according to […]
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Brain disease risk more than double among former rugby players – Expert Reaction
Health data of hundreds of former international rugby union players has revealed a risk of neurodegenerative disease that’s 2.5 times […]
Continue readingFormer rugby players suffer arthritis, joint replacements – Expert reaction
Former elite rugby players are at greater risk of osteoarthritis, joint replacement and osteoporosis compared to the rest of the […]
Continue readingConcussion, rugby and dementia focus of NZH investigation
The hidden lifelong impact of concussion and head injury in rugby has been thrust into the spotlight this week by […]
Continue readingRWC Fever not healthy?
To many New Zealanders rugby is more than just a sport, but maybe we need to lighten up if we […]
Continue reading‘Blame the Ref’ – psychology for the RWC
Rugby is central to New Zealand’s sense of national self worth- but this can be a problem given New Zealand’s […]
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