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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Liam Prenderville

Almost half of 180 ex-rugby players believe they have long-term brain problem

Former rugby players have again expressed their concerns over potential long-term brain problems.

A number of ex-players are involved in a legal battle with rugby bosses as they battle significant brain injuries, including England World Cup winner Steve Thompson.

The Rugby Players' Association has now released figures highlighting the worrying amount of players who believe they are dealing with the effects of concussion from their playing days.

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