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Rugby league concussion lawsuit: Nearly two-thirds of claimants 'showed CTE symptoms'

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British law firm Rylands Garth said on Monday that over 1,000 former rugby players are now part of a lawsuit against the sport's governing bodies over concussions and other brain injuries incurred during their time as players.

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British law firm Rylands Garth said on Monday that over 1,000 former rugby players are now part of a lawsuit against the sport's governing bodies over concussions and other brain injuries incurred during their time as players.

Plaintiffs include members of the English team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Steve Thompson, Mark Regan, and Phil Vickery, as well as former Welsh players Gavin Henson, Colin Charvis, and Ryan Jones. The number increased after 520 new players joined the suit on Friday.

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Plaintiffs include members of the English team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Steve Thompson, Mark Regan, and Phil Vickery, as well as former Welsh players Gavin Henson, Colin Charvis, and Ryan Jones. The number increased after 520 new players joined the suit on Friday.

The plaintiffs accuse World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union, and the Welsh Rugby Union among others of negligence, saying they sustained serious injuries "with little or no aftercare or support" and did not take reasonable measures to protect them from concussions or blows to the head.

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The plaintiffs accuse World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union, and the Welsh Rugby Union among others  of negligence, saying they sustained serious injuries "with little or no aftercare or support" and did not take reasonable measures to protect them from concussions or blows to the head.

The law firm claims that two-thirds of the claimants show signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, calling for the creation of "an independent brain health ombudsman" for rugby players. The case will have a hearing in July before potentially going to trial in 2026.

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The law firm claims that two-thirds of the claimants show signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, calling for the creation of "an independent brain health ombudsman" for rugby players. The case will have a hearing in July before potentially going to trial in 2026.

Of the over 1,100 claimants, 784 are from rugby union and 319 are from rugby league, which includes both male and female players. The claimants are seeking remuneration for lost earnings and medical costs associated with their head injuries.

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Of the over 1,100 claimants, 784 are from rugby union and 319 are from rugby league, which includes both male and female players. The claimants are seeking remuneration for lost earnings and medical costs associated with their head injuries.

In a statement, three of the accused bodies stated they "are aware" of the developments and highlighted mouthguard changes, lower tackle height, and brain health initiatives as part of their effort "to make rugby union as safe as possible."

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In a statement, three of the accused bodies stated they "are aware" of the developments and highlighted mouthguard changes, lower tackle height, and brain health initiatives as part of their effort "to make rugby union as safe as possible."

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Plaintiffs include members of the English team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Steve Thompson, Mark Regan and Phil Vickery, as well as former Welsh players Gavin Henson, Colin Charvis, and Ryan Jones. The number increased after 520 new players joined the suit on Friday.

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Plaintiffs include members of the English team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Steve Thompson, Mark Regan and Phil Vickery, as well as former Welsh players Gavin Henson, Colin Charvis, and Ryan Jones. The number increased after 520 new players joined the suit on Friday.

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When thinking about this lawsuit, we must always remind ourselves of sampling bias when it comes to athletes with head injuries. Those included are only those who are confirmed or suspected to have had concussions, skewing the perception of the safety of the sport. What's more, the law firm has been accused of trying to pressure healthy former players into taking part, giving this class action the air of a shakedown.

When thinking about this lawsuit, we must always remind ourselves of sampling bias when it comes to athletes with head injuries. Those included are only those who are confirmed or suspected to have had concussions, skewing the perception of the safety of the sport. What's more, the law firm has been accused of trying to pressure healthy former players into taking part, giving this class action the air of a shakedown.

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Day in and day out, Rugby players give their all on the field, while the suits leave them to languish from serious brain ailments. Instead of taking ownership for the impact of rugby on their conditions, the organizers have taken to blaming the players for the horrors of their conditions, including early onset dementia. These life-altering injuries must be taken more seriously.

Day in and day out, Rugby players give their all on the field, while the suits leave them to languish from serious brain ailments. Instead of taking ownership for the impact of rugby on their conditions, the organizers have taken to blaming the players for the horrors of their conditions, including early onset dementia. These life-altering injuries must be taken more seriously.

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Over 1,000 Rugby Players Join Concussion Lawsuit Against Governing Bodies

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Over 1,000 Rugby Players Join Concussion Lawsuit Against Governing Bodies

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When thinking about this lawsuit, it's important to remember the issue of sampling bias when it comes to athletes with head injuries. Those included are only those who are confirmed or suspected to have had concussions, skewing the perception of the safety of the sport. What's more, the law firm has been accused of trying to pressure healthy former players into taking part, giving this class action the air of a shakedown.

When thinking about this lawsuit, it's important to remember the issue of sampling bias when it comes to athletes with head injuries. Those included are only those who are confirmed or suspected to have had concussions, skewing the perception of the safety of the sport. What's more, the law firm has been accused of trying to pressure healthy former players into taking part, giving this class action the air of a shakedown.

Day in and day out, Rugby players give their all on the field, while the suits leave them to languish from serious brain ailments. Instead of taking ownership of the impact of rugby on their conditions, the organizers have taken to blaming the players for the horrors of their conditions, including early onset dementia. These life-altering injuries must be taken more seriously.

Day in and day out, Rugby players give their all on the field, while the suits leave them to languish from serious brain ailments. Instead of taking ownership of the impact of rugby on their conditions, the organizers have taken to blaming the players for the horrors of their conditions, including early onset dementia. These life-altering injuries must be taken more seriously.

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