World Rugby vows not to ‘stand still’ on issue of player welfare

MAJOR ISSUE: Head injuries and concussion issues have become a major talking point in rugby union. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

World Rugby has vowed they “do not stand still” on the issue of player welfare amid claims that playing the sport has caused brain damage.

Lawyers for more than 185 players are suing World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union for allegedly failing to “protect players from permanent injury”.