Sports doctor hopes rugby has reached its tipping point
Bill Ribbans has offered surgical or medical care to Olympic and world champions
Meet the Irish keeping the Lions show on the road
Devil is in the detail for Irish Lions working behind the scenes in New Zealand
Andy Farrell expected to rejoin Lions backroom team as defence coach
Warren Gatland likely to bring in Howley and Borthwick for tour of New Zealand
Changes to rugby rules on agenda due to concussion risk
Chief medical officer says tackle most likely to be focus of any rule changes
Teenage frontrows should not play adult rugby
Research shows younger players often do not have the same neck strength as seniors and are at a higher risk of injury
Six Nations Championship and Celtic Rugby adopt IRB’s concussion protocols
Decision allows for the five-minute PSCA to be introduced for a trial period to be used in the treatment of head injuries to players
Mixed prognosis for Roberts and North
Lions team doctor James Robson believes that Welsh wing could be fit for first test
Lions may benefit in the long term from Hong Kong heat
Team arrive in Australia with a clean bill of health
Only minor scrapes for Lions after Barbarians win
Paul O’Connell and hooker Tom Youngs needed stitches after accidental knocks in Hong Kong
Joe Schmidt and Mark Anscombe keep cards close to chests for Pro12 final
John Afoa only major doubt for Ulster while Brian O’Driscoll looks fit to start for Leinster
Falvey and Jenkins added to Lions’ roster
Ireland team doctor and Welsh kicking coach heading for Hong Kong and Australia
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