Rugby players 15x more likely to develop Motor Neuron Disease

The research found players were also more likely to develop dementia and Parkinson's

There’s fresh concern about the long-term effect of head injuries in sport. Rugby players are 15 times more likely to develop the debilitating condition Motor Neurone Disease.

That’s according to a ground-breaking study by Glasgow University. They’re calling for changes to the sport to make the game safer.

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