The Scottish Mail on Sunday

Head On: Rugby, Dementia & Me BBC2, 9pm

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In late 2020, former England hooker Steve Thompson

(above) was diagnosed with a degenerati­ve brain condition linked to repetitive trauma to the head. Now he's opening up about his experience­s of living with early-onset dementia at the age of only 44, speaking to other former players and asking whether the rugby authoritie­s are doing enough to prevent head injuries. ★★★★★

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