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Rugby concussion lawsuit rises to 1,100 former players

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The law firm bringing the lawsuit claims that more than 520 additional former rugby players have signed on to file a concussion lawsuit against the sport’s authorities.

According to Rylands Garth, there are currently 319 former rugby league players, compared to 784 who were from rugby union.

Former England players Gavin Henson, Colin Charvis, Ryan Jones, England and the British and Lions scrum-half Harry Ellis are among the players who are suing World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union, and the Welsh Rugby Union for damages.

Former British and Irish Lions duo Lee Byrne and Phil Greening were confirmed to be parties to the concussion lawsuit in November.

The former players assert that the governing bodies lacked responsibility for taking appropriate steps to protect them from serious brain injuries.

The British Amateur Rugby League Association (BARLA) and the Rugby Football League (RFL) are both facing similar legal proceedings.

According to medical examinations conducted for the company, two-thirds of the plaintiffs’ lawsuit against rugby league authorities displayed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Roy Heaney, who played for Wigan and Salford in the 1980s and was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and probable CTE, is one of the claimants in the rugby league case.

He claimed that his rugby league career was insufficient because he frequently had concussions and that the care he received while training and playing games was insufficient.

Before the case might go to trial in the following year, new players had one more chance to join the legal proceedings on Friday, May 30.

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of ex-Oldham forward

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Mick Martindale's Facebook page A man with short grey hair looks directly at the camera, wearing a burgundy running vest with yellow trim. The vest has sponsorship logos on the front. It is a sunny day and there is a wooden panelled fence and a tree behind him.Mick Martindale’s Facebook page

One of the clubs he played for said that a former rugby league player who died and has led to a murder investigation was “a well-known face throughout the community game.”

According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), the body of 50-year-old Mick Martindale was discovered at a property in Eldon Street, Oldham, on Saturday at around 19:50 BST.

Oldham Rugby League Football Club said he wore the Roughyeds’ shirt “with pride” in a tribute posted on social media in late 1990s.

Mick Martindale's Facebook page A man with grey hair, wearing black sunglasses and a blue shirt and grey shorts, kneels down on the floor, with his hands hugging a Staffordshire bull terrier type dog. It is a sunny day. Mick Martindale’s Facebook page

According to GMP, Mr. Martindale’s cause of death has not yet been determined.

Specialist officers are assisting his family, according to a force spokesperson.

The Roughyeds claimed that their former player, who also coached at Oldham St. Annes, was well-known.

When the club underwent a change, Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust claimed that Mr. Martindale was a member of the Roughyeds squad.

“Larger than life,”

The trust claimed that Mr. Martindale made his professional debut at Halifax Panthers as a teenager before moving to Oldham in time for their second competitive game of the 1998 campaign against Widnes Vikings. He then spent some time at Wakefield.

Before moving to Rochdale, Mr. Martindale scored seven tries in 26 games for Oldham that year, including in the Trans-Pennine Cup final against Batley.

He later won the National Cup for Oldham St Annes, and he has remained well-known and well-known in the amateur game, the trust continued.

A larger-than-life character vanished far too quickly, according to the author.

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Molly-Mae’s Love Island 2019 audition tape revealed for first time and her candid confession

A young Molly appeared in the Love Island 2019 audition tape of Tommy Lee Hague and confessed to her about her romantic life before Tommy.

Molly-Mae Hague’s Love Island 2019 audition tape has been revealed to celebrate the show’s 10-year anniversary, where Molly discusses the ‘last guy’ she was with before meeting Tommy Fury.

The episode, named Love Island: Decade Of Love, took viewers on a journey over the past 10 years, sharing the most iconic moments that had everyone feeling nostalgic.

The episode turned to “uneen audition clips,” in which a young Molly-Mae appeared on screen with her signature large bun on top of her head, after arguing, crying, and laughing with clips of arguments and laughter.

Molly-Mae Hague’s Love Island 2019 audition tape has been revealed(Image: ITV)

revealing details of her prior relationships with Tommy. According to Molly, “The last guy I was with literally told me that I was too much for him to handle.” What does “too much” actually mean?

On Day 4, Molly-Mae, a 20-year-old boxer, met in a hot tub and made the pairing decision. They quickly established a lasting bond, and they quickly became one of the most talked-about couples of the season. In January 2023, they gave birth to Bambi, the girl.

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In July 2023, Tommy proposed to Molly-Mae during a romantic cliffside sunset while on holiday. The proposal, shared through an emotional video on Instagram, featured Tommy holding Bambi and presenting Molly-Mae with a ring in a heartwarming moment that captured the public’s imagination. Molly-Mae later described the engagement as ‘perfect’ and ‘completely unexpected’.

The couple announced their split in August 2024 after five years together
The couple announced their split in August 2024 after five years together(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

The couple then announced their split in August 2024 after five years together, shocking fans around the world. Tommy later revealed that his struggle with alcohol was the primary cause of the breakup. He admitted to excessive drinking following hand surgery, which led to a decline in his mental health and strained their relationship.

In early 2025, they were seen together on holiday in Dubai, sparking speculation about a possible reconciliation, which Molly has now confirmed.

In a new episode of her reality series Molly-Mae: Behind It All, Molly-Mae revealed that she and Tommy were once again dating after opening up about their relationship.

Molly-Mae confirmed she was back with Tommy last month
Molly-Mae confirmed she was back with Tommy last month(Image: @mollymae/Instagram)

Molly mentioned how “nothing was certain,” but she acknowledged that things were “much better” for the couple when she spoke about their relationship. Reality guru stated that “things are looking so much better for us. I’ll start putting in more time at Tommy’s house, slowing down and refraining from doing anything hurriedly.

adding, “As always, I say that I’m not sure what the future holds.” It won’t likely be a simple future, in my opinion. I don’t. Just being honest, that’s me. I believe there will still be bumps.

Molly has been keeping busy with work opportunities since her Love Island days. The influencer has partnered with multiple brands, became Pretty Little Things’ creative director, welcomed a baby girl with Tommy and started her very own clothing line, just to name a few things.

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Maya Jama’s go-to fragrance is currently 20% off and shoppers are saying it ‘smells divine’

One of Maya Jama’s favorite perfumes is only 20% off at Boots for a limited time, and people are obsessed with its luxurious, lasting scent.

Maya Jama’s go-to fragrance currently has 20% off (Image: Instagram @mayajama)

With the return of Love Island imminent, and a certain relationship debut on Instagram, there’s one presenter on our mind at the moment: Maya Jama. And if you’ve ever wondered what Maya’s go-to scent is, we’ve found where you can shop one of her supposed favourites for 20% off.The fragrance in question is the cult-favourite Alien by Mugler. Usually priced at £69 for the 30ml bottle, the perfume is now £55.20 thanks to Boots’ up to 20% off offer on selected fragrances.

Other fragrances included in the offer are YSL Libre Eau de Parfum (now £81.60, down from £102) and Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum (now £86.70, down from £102).Back to Mugler’s Alien, however, this scent is pretty iconic in the perfume world, being hugely popular among shoppers and celebrities

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Alien by Mugler bottle
Mugler’s Alien has a strong and distinctive scent(Image: Boots)

Mugler’s Alien is one of those perfumes that makes people wonder where it came from and why it has cult status. We’re not surprised that someone as confident as Maya leans in this direction because it’s bold and distinctive.

The first spray’s top note is jasmine sambac, which is a rich floral note that adds a sweet warmth. The middle note of cashmeran wood gives it that musky, woody scent that lasts all day, making the scent linger all day long.

A creamy, almost powdery smell comes after the base note of white amber, making Alien the ideal blend of feminine florals, musk, and warmth. Additionally, your nightstand will look fantastic with the stunning jewel-like bottle.

Customers praise the fragrance’s “delectable” smell and “unique” scent. One customer wrote, “I get compliments on this perfume from people. I’ll keep buying things back. It is stunning. A second added, “I have loved Alien since I smelt it in 2008, and it has a gorgeous, distinctive scent that lasts all day. I’m not sure whether I prefer Angel or this, so I’m both happy.

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Customers complain that it is too overwhelming, which is their main complaint. One user wrote, “I was very excited to try this fragrance, but I regret that I found it to be overpowering. Would be ideal for nighttime wear but not for daytime attire.