Rugby

Legal Storm in Rugby: Over 1,000 Ex-Players Unite for Brain Injury Lawsuit Against Sport’s Governing Bodies

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LONDON, England — More than 1,000 former rugby players have initiated legal proceedings against sports governing bodies, alleging brain injuries suffered during their playing careers. Rylands Garth, a law firm based in London, announced on Monday that around 520 additional plaintiffs joined the lawsuit by the previous week’s deadline, as preparations intensify for a court hearing set for July, with a potential trial next year. This brings the total number of claimants to approximately 1,100, according to Rylands Garth. The players argue that rugby’s governing bodies failed to adequately safeguard them from the impacts of … Read more

Rugby Concussion Crisis: Lawsuit Filed by 1,100 Ex-Players Sparks Industry-Wide Reckoning

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LONDON — A growing number of former rugby players are pursuing legal action against the sport’s governing bodies, with the total number of claimants surpassing 1,100. These players allege that they suffered serious brain injuries due to inadequate protections against concussion risks while playing. The lawsuit targets several high-profile organizations, including the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and World Rugby. The claimants are seeking redress for injuries they attribute to repeated concussive impacts sustained during their careers, raising significant concerns regarding player safety and the sport’s approach to head injuries. Legal representatives for the players argue … Read more

Bulls’ Jake White Advocates for Game-Day Rugby Law Reform Following Tough Defeat to Stormers

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Pretoria, South Africa – Jake White, the director of rugby for the Bulls, has prompted discussion on possible changes to rugby laws following an introspective moment prior to their United Rugby Championship (URC) game against the Stormers, which was postponed by over an hour due to severe weather conditions. As heavy rain and lightning strikes delayed the much-anticipated Juskei derby, White deliberated on his team selections, particularly his decision to opt for a conventional 5-3 split between forwards and backs on his bench, rather than a forward-heavy 6-2 arrangement, which was favored by the Stormers. … Read more

Rugby Players’ Rape Case Hearing Proceeds Without Accuser Following Her Hospitalization

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Buenos Aires, Argentina — A disturbing turn of events has emerged in the case against two French rugby players charged with the rape of a 39-year-old woman in Argentina. The woman, who had accused Oscar Jégou and Hugo Auradou of assaulting her last month, attempted suicide shortly before a critical court date, her legal team disclosed. According to attorney Mauricio Cardello, the woman is undergoing psychiatric care following her suicide attempt last Friday and will not attend the upcoming court hearing. This hearing is pivotal as it was expected to include a motion to dismiss … Read more