Rugby

Owen Doyle: Ryan Jones diagnosis provides rugby with yet another existential crisis

Celebrations in Wellington interrupted by latest piece of harrowing news from a former player

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones has shocked the rugby world with news of his dementia diagnosis. Photograph: David Davies/PA
Former Wales captain Ryan Jones has shocked the rugby world with news of his dementia diagnosis. Photograph: David Davies/PA
Owen Doyle
Tue Jul 19 2022 - 05:00

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Owen Doyle

Owen Doyle

Owen Doyle, a contributor to The Irish Times, is a former Test referee and former director of referees at the Irish Rugby Football Union
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