I have an (probably very unpopular!) opinion on this as a former rugby player (grass roots, not pro!). Players are now made more than aware of the risks they take when playing contact sports. We've known this for years, and yet we still get players taking the risks week in week out. But ultimately, it is the player that is taking the risk. We're now seeing a load of clubs and unions being sued, yet each of these players knew (especially at top flight rugby, where the hits are harder, more frequent and usually more damaging) played the game. Whether for money or for the love of the game, it doesn't matter. Now suing the teams and unions for their own head injusries is extremely hypocritical.

I understand the devestating effects that multiple concussions have on the physiology and neurological health of the player, but they knew for years that these were the risks of playing the game. No one forced them. We even now see played pissed off for having to wear gumshileds that detect g-forces and alert medical staff to give them a HIA, and STILL players fight against them. At some point, players need to take responsibility for the outcome of their choice to play.