Rugby’s governing bodies face trial over brain injuries after court clears 500 claims

Rugby’s governing bodies face trial over brain injuries after court clears 500 claims

The High Court granted relief from sanctions on Friday, keeping alive about half of a 1,000-claimant group action after a dispute over disclosed medical records nearly ended it. More than 500 former Rugby Union and Rugby League players can take their brain-injury claims against the sport’s governing bodies to trial, the High Court in London ruled on 21st August 2026. Senior Master Jeremy Cook, the presiding judge, granted the players relief from…