Rugby Lawsuit Expands as Former Lions and Internationals Named in Brain Injury Case

Legal action involving 394 players alleges failure to protect athletes from brain injuries, with governing bodies and law firm clashing over case conduct.

• Four former British & Irish Lions, including Lee Byrne and Phil Greening, have been named among 43 new claimants in a brain injury lawsuit against rugby authorities.
• The lawsuit, involving 394 players represented by Rylands Garth, accuses World Rugby, the RFU, and the WRU of negligence in protecting players from brain injuries sustained during their careers.
• The anonymity application for some claimants was withdrawn after opposition from the governing bodies, leading to the public identification of the claimants.
• Rugby governing bodies criticized delays in the case and the conduct of the claimants' legal team, urging adherence to court deadlines to expedite resolution.
• Rylands Garth maintains the litigation is a force for good, citing extensive testing of over 1,400 players, though the firm faces scrutiny over its practices and handling of client agreements.

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