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One quarter of a group of former elite rugby union players who have participated in World Rugby’s new brain health service programme have been identified as being ‘at risk’

The RFU council – the decision-making body infamously dubbed ‘57 old farts’ by Will Carling – is likely to be scrapped in a radical governance shake-up

Rugby Australia has confirmed Joe Schmidt will stay on as Wallabies coach until mid-2026 before Queensland Reds mentor Less Kiss takes over

An extended transition from the Joe Schmidt era should be smooth before Kiss sets about solving one of the great brain strainers in sport: how to return Australian rugby to greatness

World Rugby’s brain health service finds 25% of ex-players ‘at risk’ of problems

RFU ‘old farts’ council could be scrapped in radical governance shake-up

Wallabies aim for smooth coaching transition with Les Kiss to take over in 2026

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