More than 1,000 former amateur and professional rugby union, rugby league, and football players have joined a lawsuit against their sports' governing bodies, alleging that concussive and sub-concussive blows during their careers have led to severe neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, and dementia. The legal firm Rylands Garth represents these players, who are seeking compensation for lost earnings, medical bills, and care costs. The lawsuit targets organizations including World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union, Welsh Rugby Union, Rugby Football League, and the Football Association. The next court hearings are scheduled for June and July.