Advertisement

How harmful is Rugby?

Steve Thompson has revealed that he cannot remember playing in England's 2003 World Cup final vic...

Share this article

15.37 9 Dec 2020


How harmful is Rugby?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

15.37 9 Dec 2020


Steve Thompson has revealed that he cannot remember playing in England's 2003 World Cup final victory after being diagnosed with dementia at the age of 42. Would you allow your children to play rugby? Is it dangerous? Clare hears from listeners 

Picture by: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport

Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.

    

Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.

  

You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.


Read more about

Brain Injuries Children Concussions Lunchtime Live Newstalk Rugby Sport Steve Thompson

Related Episodes

214. The Science Of Motor Neur...

00:16:46

214. The Science Of Motor Neurone Disease

Show Me The Science With Luke O'Neill

00:16:46


Breakfast Briefing Newspaper R...

00:08:00

Breakfast Briefing Newspaper Review 1st May 2025

Breakfast Briefing

00:08:00


First Up- 1st May 2025

00:06:35

First Up- 1st May 2025

First Up – A GoLoud Original By Newstalk

00:06:35


How to do Stuff: Pretending to...

00:12:19

How to do Stuff: Pretending to be an expert

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:12:19