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Ex-Rugby Star Josh Jones Reveals Suicide Struggles After Concussions

2/11/2026

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Josh Jones, former Great Britain rugby league player, revealed he nearly took his life due to head injuries.
He retired in 2023 over concussion issues and was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy at age 31.
In his first interview since retirement, he said, "the day before the start of a season, I was contemplating ending my life."
Jones is a prominent claimant in a concussion lawsuit against rugby league authorities.

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Josh Jones, former Great Britain rugby league player, revealed he nearly took his life due to head injuries.
He retired in 2023 over concussion issues and was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy at age 31.
In his first interview since retirement, he said, "the day before the start of a season, I was contemplating ending my life."
Jones is a prominent claimant in a concussion lawsuit against rugby league authorities.