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‘Why we’re suing rugby’s authorities’

Former players from Worcester say governing bodies failed to look after their welfare.

Steve Sugar received a brain scan after noticing symptoms including forgetting the names of his own children.

James Collins lives with Hyper Ventilation Syndrome as a result of repetitive head injuries, and is one of 500 people suing the RFU, World Rugby and Welsh Rugby Union over brain injuries.

Both tell Tammy Gooding their poor health following incidents that led them to leave the sport.

The rugby authorities say the safety of players has always been their number one priority.

Hear more interviews and the story in full, with the documentary Rugby On Trial, available now on Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú IPlayer.

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