15 Dec 2020

Rugby concussion legal action grows

From Nine To Noon, 9:24 am on 15 December 2020

Wellington based, international sports lawyer Tim Castle is representing rugby players debilitated by head injuries and he's calling on New Zealand Rugby to come out and support those with progressive brain damage.

Mr Castle would like the game's global administrators worldwide to collaborate, and not only front up to how head injured players have previously been left to fend for themselves, but also protect future players from degenerative and life-changing conditions. 

Landmark legal action is being taken in he UK on behalf of eight  former England and Wales players who have early onset dementia and probable traumatic encepalopathy.

Blues scrum in action against the Lions during the Super Rugby match 2020.

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