Former Professional Rugby Player 🏉
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I knew rugby was physical. What I, and many former players, didn’t understand were the long-term risks to our brains, or that we’d be left without proper neurological support after retirement. It’s about better leadership, better protocols, and protecting the next generation.
In 2023 ex Great Britain rugby league star Josh Jones retired due to concussion-related issues, aged just 30.
I’ve spoken to him and his wife Olivia about his experiences, subsequent CTE diagnosis & life since ⬇️
bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league…
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This one hits hard. How many of us rugby wives have this future ahead?
@WorldRugby @RFU @WelshRugbyUnion it’s time for acknowledgment of the problem and positive change to fix it please 🙏
No more empty words, we need action
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Great to see the support local MPs are showing towards neurodegenerative diseases in professional football, I hope they show the same support for current and former Rugby players 👏🏻
Among those joining Margaret at the ceremony were @LCRMayor and @AndyBurnhamGM who played major roles in the campaign for justice when they were MPs
Dean Windass: Former Hull and Bradford striker diagnosed with stage 2 de... youtu.be/8w0kq58dhnc?si=mL-i… via @YouTube
@AndyBurnhamGM 👏🏻
(2/2) The news has come as a shock for me and my family and has brought significant changes to my life and the lives of those closest to me. My family and I appreciate your support through this difficult period.
Much love
Josh
My friends and family, After a challenging few months I wanted to share that I have been diagnosed with stage 2 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). 1/2.
I also want to thank St.Helens, Exeter, Salford, Hull & Huddersfield for giving me the opportunity to represent them. Rugby League is all I’ve ever known, it has given so many wonderful highs and allowed me to achieve my dream.
Always love ❤️
Josh
To my family and friends, thank you for your continued love and sacrifices throughout my professional career. The moments we have shared will stay with me forever!
After a tough 18 months I have made the difficult decision to retire from professional rugby league.
I want to start by thanking everyone who has supported me throughout my Rugby League career, I’ve made some unbelievable memories and I thank everyone who made that possible.
Massive win today after such a tough start. Shows were this team is and we’re we are going! Loved being back in front of the fans. 🔥🏉
Massive W to back up last week. Great to finally meet some of the giants fans! We go again next week 🔥