Over 1,000 former rugby players, both amateur and professional, have joined a concussion lawsuit against rugby’s governing bodies. Rylands Garth law firm now represents over 725 former union players and 280 league players in a case that began four years ago.
The claimants suffer from life-changing neurological conditions like Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), and dementia, all allegedly caused by concussions and sub-concussive impacts during their careers.
The ex-players seek compensation from organizations including World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union, and others for lost earnings, medical bills, and care costs. They argue that the governing bodies failed to protect them from head injuries despite knowing the risks.
Following a court hearing in February, World Rugby and other bodies emphasized their commitment to player welfare, stressing that the case must be heard quickly. The next hearing is scheduled for July for rugby and June for football.
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