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Early onset dementia is caused by genetic mutations that run in families, but the disease may also be more pronounced by lifestyle factors, including athletes who have taken many traumatic injuries over their careers

A study led by the University of Glasgow looked at former Scotland internationals.

The study also found increased risks of dementia and Parkinson’s disease as consultant said contact training during the week ‘should be a thing of the past’

Researchers call for action to reduce the risks of head impact and traumatic brain injury in all sports, as a new study finds former men's rugby internationals have more than double the risk of neurodegenerative disease, with players' risk of motor neurone disease 15 times that of the general population.

Research led by the University of Glasgow found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players.

KILMARNOCK striker Kyle Lafferty will face St Johnstone at Rugby Park tonight, even though he faces a minimum suspension of 10-games which could…

Walker won 14 caps for Scotland and appeared at the 2013 Rugby World Cup.

The indie rock band will play a special set as part of the World Cup tournament welcome event ahead of the opening match at St James' Park

The Welsh Rugby Union accounts have been published