IRFU Faces A Case From Former Irish Players Over Brain Injuries.

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Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 12:19pm

By Eoin Beatty @EoinBeattyKfm

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That's according to the Irish Times.

The IRFU are facing a case from former Irish players over claims they suffered brain injuries during their careers.

According to the Irish Times - a Dublin based solicitors firm - Maguire McClafferty - is taking the lawsuit on behalf of a number of unnamed players.

Their action is separate to one being pursued in the UK.

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