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Players' appeals bid is dismissed by judge

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December 24, 2025

Lawyers representing hundreds of former rugby players who allege they have suffered brain injuries during their careers have lost a bid to challenge orders that could lead to their High Court claims being thrown out.

A mix of professional and amateur players claim that World Rugby, Welsh Rugby, the Rugby Football Union, the Rugby Football League and the British Amateur Rugby League Association breached a duty of care to protect the

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