Hundreds of ex-rugby players win bid to carry on lawsuits over brain injuries

Hundreds of former rugby players have won a legal bid allowing them to continue their lawsuits against rugby's governing bodies over brain injuries sustained during their careers. The claimants argue that the sport's authorities failed to adequately protect them from the long-term neurological damage caused by repeated head impacts. The ruling is seen as a significant step forward for former players seeking compensation and accountability for conditions such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and dementia.