Concussion in Rugby: Time to use our heads
Concussion in Rugby: Time to use our heads Ben Cisneros argues that, while progress has been made, the world of rugby must do more to educate players, coaches and physios about the dangers of concussion.
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Concussion in Rugby: Time to use our heads Ben Cisneros argues that, while progress has been made, the world of rugby must do more to educate players, coaches and physios about the dangers of concussion.
The Pacific Island player drain Ben Cisneros looks at why, for all their players in Europe's top leagues, the Pacific Islands struggle at international level.
High Tackling: does Rugby have a cocaine problem? Ben Cisneros says that no tolerance is the only way to preserve the sport's integrity.
World Rugby's 'new tougher approach' won't do enough to protect players Rugby columnist Ben Cisneros argues World Rugby's new ruling on tackles could be counter-productive.
The law on dangerous tackles: time to get a grip Rugby columnist Ben Cisneros argues that World Rugby's new tackling directive goes too far in its attempts to protect player welfare.
South Africa?s rugby problems are more than skin deep Ben Cisneros looks at the decline of the once-great Springboks and what needs to be done for them to return to their former glory. Quotas are not helping.
"Drugs cheats" should not be denied the opportunity to fight their corner The likes of Justin Gatlin, Maria Sharapova, and Tyson Fury are not given the chance to explain themselves by the vultures of the media.
This article was first published in September 2017, amidst the rumours of Charles Piutau´s move to Bristol. Though it was originally rumoured that he would be earning £1 million a year at the Bears, the club have since refuted this.…
A shift in wealth: The rise of the Aviva Premiership As English players get a pay cap increase, columnist Ben Cisneros looks at what this means for the sport.