Mike Brown will feed off Owen Farrell’s aggression at Ellis Park after insisting that his captain’s deeds rather than words will inspire England against South Africa.

Researchers have made a breakthrough in their quest to develop a pitchside blood test to check for concussion in athletes in impact sports.

Researchers have begun a study into the causes of concussion in rugby — with the possibility of learning how the number of head injuries in the game could be reduced.

A new study showed young women motorists had improved their skills more than male counterparts after receiving computerised feedback about their driving techniques.

YOUNG Irish drivers are to have black boxes fitted to their cars as part of a major new study to detect risky behaviour that can lead to road crashes.