Over 40 squad lists have been uploaded for the 2023 inter-county season with those players now able to claim expenses.

Beiranvand collided with team-mate Majid Hosseini during Iran’s World Cup opener against England.

The Clarets boss has insisted player welfare is ‘off the scale’.

The Aston Villa manager believes players need protection not only from the virus but from consequential heavy workloads.

World Rugby publicly launched its new ‘Head Contact Process’ this week.

Teams will face as low as four-day turnarounds to play out all remaining rounds.

General secretary Stephen McGuinness admits the lack of knowledge and attitudes towards recreational drugs is a “serious concern” as the PFAI prepare to visit clubs next week.

The ESRI says that the commitment levels required for inter-county players could have a knock on effect on their education and careers.

International Rugby Players want to ‘change the culture of over-burdening players at all levels of the game’.

The governing body has announced an amendment to its law book.

The International Rugby Players survey covers injury rates, concussion and club versus country demands.

GPA chairman Seamus Hickey has backed a suggestion from GAA President John Horan.

The Ireland out-half believes the IRFU’s central contracting system is a key strength.

The French giants say it is not ‘a complaint against the club’ and that Jamie Cudmore is merely seeking medical expertise.

Tournament organisers have struggled to deliver a coherent-looking season that comes close to suiting all parties.

‘The long-term welfare of the player is of utmost importance.’

Former Ireland star Marcus Horan among expert group driving player welfare.

Concussion was one of the big issues discussed at the recent GAA Coaching Conference.

The guidelines were drawn up to resolve a legal case launched in federal court in California

The Banner have been rocked recently by the departure of Davy O’Halloran and Nicky O’Connell.

Winger given ‘extended recovery period’ because of concussion suffered last November.

Farrell responded to the recent discussion about player welfare.

The representative group today outlined plans to develop a a new facility for its members.

The IRFU’s management of their leading internationals meant some high-profile absentees last night.

Incredible details released regarding the toxic environment of the Serbian league.

After a string of incidents at the World Cup, football’s governing body prepare to take decisive action.

The Leinster and Ireland fullback talks player welfare and life beyond rugby after his first year as IRUPA chairman.

FIFPro members begin two-day talks before a visit to Aras an Uachtarain tomorrow.

A survey carried out by IRUPA also revealed that one in five players have been concussed between four and five times.

The new rule is part of the GAA’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the welfare of players.

The Ireland out-half will be putting his feet up this weekend in Paris.

The former Wallabies scrum-half says he believes the game has moved forward in protecting players.

The world rugby body points out that their pitch-side assessments have reduced dangerous incidents in this area.

The professional players’ union has urged chiefs to draw up a new plan.

The sum will be provided by the Irish Sports Council in 2013 and 2014, it was announced today.

The Sunderland director hit out at the perceived lack assistance players get from the Professional Footballers’ Association but has since had a visit from its chief executive.