Irish rugby concussion cases fall by wayside as ex-player David Corkery focuses on legal action in UK
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Former rugby star David Corkery, at 52, has halted his Irish concussion lawsuit against Munster Rugby and the IRFU to join a major group action in the UK, targeting World Rugby and the RFU. Corkery emphasizes the seriousness of his brain injury diagnoses, describing them as a 'ticking time bomb'. By changing legal representation, he aims to push for accountability and improved safety protocols in rugby, reflecting broader concerns about player welfare in the sport.
David Corkery, a former rugby international, highlighted the severity of his brain injuries, calling them a 'ticking time bomb' and emphasizing the urgent need for change in player safety protocols.
Corkery, now 52, decided to leave his Irish legal team to join a significant group action lawsuit in the UK against World Rugby and the RFU, pushing for accountabilities in the sport.
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