Rugby court case
A high court has ruled that over 500 former rugby players can continue their claim against World Rugby, Rugby Football Union, the Welsh Rugby Union, Rugby Football League and the British Amateur Rugby League Association for failing in their duty of care to protect them from injuries.
The players argued that repeated blows and concussions have caused neurological conditions. The case had been dismissed as documents about the players claims had not been provided but the judge Senior Master Cook ruled that the case was too important to be closed he said thera was a
"particular element of public importance going beyond the individual claims".
"This litigation has the potential to greatly impact the way in which one of our national sports is conducted at amateur and professional levels.”
There is increasing evidence that repeated concussions can cause early onset dementias and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
