Person: Simon Kemp

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World Rugby asked to consider reducing legal height for a tackle

World Rugby has been asked to consider reducing the legal height for a tackle after a seventh successive season of increased incidents of concussion in the English professional game.

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Legend of Zelda symphony concert is coming to Dublin

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Concussion still the most common injury in rugby

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Rugby concussion programme working, experts claim

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Expert warns rugby could be next to face concussion lawsuit

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Professional players not facing greater injury risk, says study

IRB plans new concussion guidelines

The International Rugby Board are in the final stages of drafting a "robust" set of guidelines to tackle the on-field treatment of suspected concussion.

Tue, 15 Feb, 2011

IRB plan ‘robust’ changes in concussion protocol

The International Rugby Board are in the final stages of drafting a “robust” set of guidelines to tackle the on-field treatment of suspected concussion.

Tue, 15 Feb, 2011

Johnson adds to England back-room staff

England boss Martin Johnson has made two additions to his senior management team.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2008

Noon ruled out of World Cup

England centre Jamie Noon has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup due to a knee ligament injury.

Sun, 16 Sep, 2007

Wilkinson ‘fully fit and healthy’ for Boks test

JONNY WILKINSON has declared himself “fully fit and healthy” to spearhead depleted England’s first Test challenge against South Africa in Bloemfontein tomorrow.

Fri, 25 May, 2007

Wilko ready for Boks test

Jonny Wilkinson has declared himself “fully fit and healthy” to spearhead depleted England’s first Test challenge against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Thu, 24 May, 2007

The bigger they come … the harder they hit

As the Heineken Cup kicks off, concern is growing at the number of injuries and player fatigue. Simon Lewis investigates.

Thu, 19 Oct, 2006

England add Thompson to long list of concerns

ENGLAND hooker Steve Thompson is a doubt for the November internationals — adding fuel to concerns raised by Twickenham medical chiefs today over the “unprecedented” number of injuries.

Tue, 26 Sep, 2006

Start of Zurich Premiership ‘realistic target’ for Wilkinson

THE England team doctor has admitted it is still difficult to predict when World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson will be able to return to action.

Thu, 29 Apr, 2004

England wait on Wilkinson fitness

World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson will be assessed by England’s medical staff next week – but his chances of making the RBS 6 Nations Championship opener against Italy appear remote.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2004

Testers welcome any time - Woodward

England coach Clive Woodward has given his total support to any increase in drug testing.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2003

Wood goes solo at training

Martyn Wood arrived Down Under last night – and was immediately taken into solitary confinement.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2003

Woodward unfazed by injuries

Clive Woodward is confident that his World Cup selection plans will not be disrupted by a lengthy injury list.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2003

All Blacks repeat would suit Bracken

Kyran Bracken hopes his recall to the England Test side, after chief scrum-half rival Matt Dawson today failed a fitness test, will prove to be a case of history repeating itself.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2003

Dawson out of England's All Black test

Matt Dawson is out of England’s Test match against New Zealand in Wellington after failing to overcome a thigh injury.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2003

Grewcock set for Calcutta Cup

Bath believe their captain Danny Grewcock should be fit for England’s RBS 6 Nations Championship appointment with Scotland at Twickenham next Saturday.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2003

Write off battered ’Boks at your peril, warns Johnson

ENGLAND captain Martin Johnson is braced for another shuddering physical confrontation with South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2002