Leeds captain Stevie Ward has been forced to retire at the age of 27 due to concussions he suffered last year, saying he cannot put his health and brain at any further risk. Ward says he suffers on a daily basis with symptoms caused by the concussions, which occurred on January 19 and February 2 of last year. “With the news about Rob and the current climate of rugby union players, I cannot help but ask the questions that need to be asked. Ward says his sport has to act now to make the sport safer. “I have been able to test myself in one of the most competitive and brutal games there is,” he said.

Source: Express January 05, 2021 13:30 UTC