Missing crucial signs of concussion greatly increases the odds of injuring players. While there is currently not enough definitive research to draw conclusions regarding any links with MND, the increased attention regarding head injuries and potential neurological disease, means Governing Bodies need to act now.
To make matters worse, Gloucester lock Ed Slater today has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) and has retired from rugby union with immediate effect. For rugby clubs and governing bodies, similar payouts would pose a very real and immediate threat to their existence. In 2013 the NFL agreed to a $ 765 million settlement for concussion-related brain injuries among 18,000 retired players. They have issued lawsuits against rugby’s governing bodies on the basis that they breached the duty of care owed by them to their players in respect of their brain health.Īmerican football provides a ground-breaking precedent.
The players with dementia were all in their early 40s, with former Welsh captain Ryan Jones joining the lawsuit following his announcement last Monday that he has been diagnosed with early onset dementia and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Eight former players launched a ground-breaking lawsuit against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union following diagnoses of dementia or, in the case of 31-year-old Adam Hughes, post-concussion syndrome.
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The Danger for Clubs and Governing BodiesĪlmost two years ago a serious threat to professional rugby emerged.
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