Tennis committed to leading on inclusion and diversity with publication of new LTA Inclusion Strategy
Disciplinary update
“We stand by athletes who stand up for human rights”: World Players Association
Please see reaction below from the World Players Association on the IOC's review of rule 50 of the Olympic Charter.
PFA And FIFPRO Call On IFAB To Trial Temporary Concussion Substitutes
Since the beginning of IFAB’s permanent concussion substitute trial, we have seen several incidents where the new laws of the game have fallen short of their objective and jeopardised player health and safety. We write to ask for the existing trial to be extended in order to test in parallel temporary concussion substitutions as soon as possible.
Seeing Red: Breaking Down World Rugby’s Disciplinary Procedures Following O’Mahony & Fagerson’s Six Nations Dismissals
Access To Justice For Survivors Of (Sexual) Harassment And Abuse In Sports
Addressing Participant Welfare And Safeguarding Issues In Sports Disciplinary Investigations
Key sports law cases and developments of 2020 - Europe
Open letter by World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont
As World Rugby Chairman, a former player, father of three rugby players, and a fan, I am saddened by recent accounts of former players and their experiences. My thoughts are with them and anyone in the rugby family who is struggling.
RFU statement on concussion
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is deeply saddened to hear the brave personal accounts from former players and their families about their health. The RFU applauds them for coming forward to tell their stories.
Trials of additional permanent head injury substitutes welcomed
We welcome today’s announcement from the International Football Association Board [IFAB] to approve the trials of an additional permanent head injury substitute.
IOC Athletes’ Commission invokes athletes to take part in survey regarding Rule 50
FIFPro and World Leagues Forum sign cooperative agreement
UKAD Statement following WADA advice on COVID-19 vaccines
Access the UEFA Academy online – for free!
Statement on the Covid-19 vaccines and the Code
Disciplinary hearing: Andre Esterhuizen and Stuart Townsend
UEFA statement: Paris Saint-Germain vs Istanbul Basaksehir
Seven tips for sports organisations to keep safeguarding at the top of the board agenda
FIFPro encourages policy makers to strengthen player rights
Latest AFC DEC decision on 2020 AFC Champions League (East)
WADA Executive Committee welcomes two additional independent members
IOC moves forward with its human rights approach
FIA have launched investigation into Grosjean crash, confirms Race Director Michael Masi
Japanese Government considers making private health insurance compulsory for Tokyo 2020 visitors
First Global Study of Elite Athletes’ Experiences as Children Documents Systemic Abuse, Shows Urgent Need for Reform
RFU diversity and inclusion advisory group formed
Sport, Safety And Participation – The Year In Review 2020/21
What Schools Need To Know About Head Injuries Caused By Contact Sports
The FA V Nathaniel Mendez-Laing – A New Approach To Substances Of Abuse In Sport
Analysis of FIFA’s 2021 Regulatory Changes – Female Players, Coaches, Brexit And More
Sports law in 2021 – key issues to watch in Europe
World Players marks historic year of athlete activism with constitutional commitment to human rights
The players association movement is the gateway to the fulfilment of human rights in and through sport
Joint statement on behalf of World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union
World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and Welsh Rugby Union can confirm they have received a letter of claim from solicitors representing certain players and will now take time to consider its contents.
Sports Law News Roundtable - rugby concussion litigation -E2
IFAB approves trials with additional concussion substitutes
Following consultation with key stakeholders and recommendations from the Concussion Expert Group (CEG) and The IFAB’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (FAP-TAP), today’s Annual Business Meeting (ABM) approved extensive trials with additional permanent substitutions for actual or suspected concussion as of January 2021.
2021 Anti-Doping Policy Change
USA Gymnastics allows protests from athletes as part of new bill of rights
UCI set to introduce new cycling concussion rules in 2021
Changes to the 2021 prohibited list
Eight former rugby union internationals sue for brain damage
RFU disciplinary charges: Barbarian FC players
WADA publishes updated Therapeutic Use Exemption Application Form in support of the 2021 International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions
Sport Integrity Australia lodge appeal in Shayna Jack case
FIFA Council passes landmark reforms for female players and coaches, agrees further steps in COVID-19 response
World Players welcomes expert findings that IOC must embed athlete, human and labour rights within Olympic Movement
Brett Gosper to leave World Rugby to join NFL Europe and UK
Changes to ADRVs and Bans under the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code
Rugby World Cup 2025 set to break new ground as tournament expands to 16 teams
Texans WR Will Fuller, CB Bradley Roby announce six-game suspensions for violating NFL PED policy
The WS Sports Law Conference