Australian scrumhalf Andrew Johns retired from all rugby league Tuesday, acting on medical advice after a serious neck injury. Johns, 32, reached his decision after undergoing CAT scans and discussing his future with spinal specialist Professor John Yeo. He aggravated a previous neck injury in a collision with teammates at training last Thursday.

Research news published today in Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health drew two main findings from a survey of rugby supporters entering and leaving the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff: spectators in the winning & drawing groups rated themselves as more aggressive than those whose team just lost; and more aggressive spectators intended to drink more alcohol after the match.