Rugby’s brain injury claimants face £2.8m legal bill to continue case

Claimants in the ongoing legal action over brain injuries in rugby face a £2.8m legal bill owed to the defendants, with the majority needing to be settled by the end of October for the case to continue. The costs stem from delays attributed to former solicitors Rylands Garth, whose 'contradictory and misguided approach' was criticised by Senior Master Cook in court. The case has been described as still being 'in crisis' as the claimants scramble to resolve the outstanding fees.