Rugby Brain Injury Claimers Face £2.8M Legal Bill

Claimants in the ongoing legal action over brain injuries in rugby have been left responsible for £2.8m in legal fees owed to the defendants. The majority of these fees need to be settled by the end of October if the case is to continue in its current form. rouesnews.click

The costs stem from delays caused by Rylands Garth, the solicitors' firm that previously represented the players. A judge described their approach as "contradictory and misguided," contributing to the financial crisis facing the claimants.