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Concussion in rugby league: Salford Red Devils to aid research with microchipped mouthguards

Salford Red Devils’ players will wear mouthguards containing microchips in the new Super League season to aid research into the effects of concussion. Last year’s Challenge Cup runners-up are to use a system designed by Welsh company Sports & Wellbeing Analytics which uses sensor technology to send data in real-time to a pitch-side receiver that examines the impact on players’ […]

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How ‘Bomber’ Thompson rebuilt his life after drug conviction

Facebook has banned the sharing or viewing of our news articles on its platform. For independent journalism straight from the source, download our app and sign up to our newsletters. AFL great Mark “Bomber” Thompson has revealed the forgiveness of his son was aturning point as he sought to rebuild his life following his drug conviction. Thompson, a three-time premiership player […]

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Hunt defends Norman after street fight

New St George Illawarra skipper Ben Hunt says a proposed two-game suspension to teammate Corey Norman for his involvement in a street fight is “tough” and ”harsh” as Norman looks to fight the ban. Norman and former Brisbane hooker James Segeyaro were involved in an altercation last month after the pair claim they were racially abused. The duo had been […]

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Cotchins not taking sides in Hardwick marriage split

Facebook has banned the sharing or viewing of our news articles on its platform. For independent journalism straight from the source, download our app and sign up to our newsletters. Trent Cotchin says wife Brooke’s public show of solidarity with Danielle Hardwick was about supporting a friend rather than picking a side in a marriage break-up. While Richmond are just days […]

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League rocked as player dies during trial

The Sunshine Coast rugby league community is mourning after the sudden death of a beloved player during a game on Saturday afternoon. Dale Best had been playing for the Maroochydore Swans in a trial game against the Kawana Dolphins at the Kawana sports precinct when he collapsed on the field. A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman said paramedics were called the sports […]

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