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Hundreds of ex-rugby players with brain injury demand answers: 'One hit could kill them'
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Hundreds of ex-rugby players with brain injury demand answers: 'One hit could kill them'

Hundreds of former rugby players suffering from brain injuries are demanding answers about the long-term neurological damage caused by the sport. Alix Popham, a former professional rugby union player, was diagnosed with dementia at just 40 years old, and he speaks with 28-year-old Ross Kirtland, who is awaiting a brain scan after suspecting he has sustained rugby-related brain damage. The cases highlight growing concerns about the safety of rugby and the lasting impact of repeated head impacts on players.

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