Jonathan Thomas: Bristol appoint ex-Wales, Ospreys & Worcester forward as coach
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsPremiership newcomers Bristol add former Wales international Jonathan Thomas to their backroom team as defence coach.
Jonathan Thomas: ‘I couldn’t remember lineout calls or even my role in the team’
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe former Wales and Worcester forward reflects on how head traumas brought about the epilepsy that resulted in his early retirement from rugby unionJonathan Thomas talks easily and fluidly about the severe...
Leinster’s Kevin McLaughlin forced to retire from rugby due to concussion
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Former Ireland flanker, 31, advised to end playing career on medical grounds• ‘It is upsetting and frustrating when I feel I have so much left to give’The former Ireland flanker Kevin McLaughlin...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Revelations that big hits culture could bring on epilepsy will require action
1 decade ago by The TelegraphOliver Brown: Wales' Jonathan Thomas insists the reason he was forced to retire early because of persistent head impacts
Jonathan Thomas forced to retire after brain injury
1 decade ago by The TimesJonathan Thomas, the double grand slam winner with Wales, has been forced to retire from rugby on medical advice, a...
Welsh rugby star Jonathan Thomas forced to retire due to epilepsy brought on by head traumas
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWales international forward Jonathan Thomas believes that players need "more educating about the warning signs" after being forced to retire from rugby at the age of 32.
Wales forward Jonathan Thomas forced to retire from rugby due to epilepsy
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWales international forward Jonathan Thomas has been forced to retire from rugby at the age of 32.
Epilepsy forces Thomas' retirement
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales and Worcester forward Jonathan Thomas is forced to retire from playing after being diagnosed with epilepsy.
Championship final 'unique' - Thomas
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWorcester forward Jonathan Thomas says Wednesday night's Championship play-off final second leg against Bristol comes with a 'unique' pressure. The vastly-experienced 32-year-old former Wales...
Worcester v Bristol (Wed)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWorcester Warriors are unchanged for Wednesday's Championship play-off final second leg as they defend a 29-28 lead against Bristol at Sixways. In the pack, Argentina hooker Agustin Creevy and...
