Nearly two-thirds of players in lawsuit 'show CTE symptoms'

Nearly two-thirds of former rugby league players involved in a concussion lawsuit showed symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to head trauma, with 108 out of 168 players displaying signs of CTE. The claimants allege negligence by the Rugby Football League and the British Amateur Rugby League Association for failing to protect them from brain injuries, with many suffering from depression, anxiety, and memory loss due to concussions sustained during their playing careers. The lawsuit is part of a broader legal action involving hundreds of former rugby union players, with potential trials planned to address the issue on player welfare.

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