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Concussion lawsuit against rugby unions sees players share blame

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:30 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Concussion lawsuit against rugby unions sees players share blame

Summary

Senior Master Cook has reserved judgment in the ongoing concussion litigation involving former rugby players and various unions, including the Rugby Football Union. Key aspects under consideration include whether any claimants will be removed from the case for not adhering to previous orders regarding medical disclosures. The plaintiffs' choice of legal representation has faced criticism, particularly regarding their affiliation with Rylands Garth, which may lead to delays and complications as they seek new representation with Leigh Day. Questions regarding potential false diagnoses and the overall management of the litigation have also arisen, impacting both the claimants and the legal process ahead.

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By the Numbers

•Senior Master Cook examines ongoing concussion lawsuit
•Possible removal of claimants due to non-compliance
•Criticism of legal representation effectiveness
•Concerns over false diagnoses raised during litigation
•Future hearings may be impacted by representation changes

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5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Players must take share of blame for concussion lawsuit shambles

What they're saying

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Last week Senior Master Cook reserved judgment in the concussion litigation brought by a large group of rugby players against the Rugby Football Union, the Welsh Rugby Union, the Rugby Football League and World Rugby. He will soon give his rulings on various aspects of the litigation, including whether claimants will be struck out of the action for failure to comply with previous orders, some of which were “unless orders” (meaning a penalty will be applied if the order is not followed) for the f
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