World Rugby, UK bodies lose battle to have brain injury cases thrown out of court

Legal action is being brought against several rugby union bodies by more than 1,100 ex-amateur and professional players.

Hundreds of High Court claims brought against rugby’s governing bodies by players alleging they sustained brain injuries during their careers can proceed to trial, a judge has ruled.World Rugby, Welsh Rugby, the Rugby Football Union, the Rugby Football League, and the British Amateur Rugby League Association told a hea