Rugby governing bodies receive notice of concussion claims

[ASFN Admin]

World Rugby and two of the sport's national governing bodies received notice that proceedings are being brought against them by a group of former players preparing claims for negligence over brain injuries suffered during their careers. The three organizations - World Rugby, England's Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union - said on Thursday they will take time to consider the contents of a letter of claim sent by solicitors representing nine retired players who are suffering from concussion-related health problems. Steve Thompson, who was one of England's 2003 Rugby World Cup winners, as well as former England flanker Michael Lipman and former Wales flanker Alix Popham were in the initial group preparing lawsuits through the Rylands Sports Law firm.

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