As World Rugby respond, here is a closer look at the whole concussion case situation
5 years ago by Rugby DumpPlayers suffering from concussion-related health problems, including retired England and Wales rugby union internationals, have formally launched legal action against the game.
Coronavirus: More sporting events move back behind closed doors
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsMore sporting events in England will not have fans attending from Saturday after a tightening of coronavirus restrictions.
Champions Cup: Glasgow Warriors may be given 28-0 loss over Lyon cancellation
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsGlasgow could handed a 28-0 'loss' in their cancelled match with Lyon, which would be a significant blow to their hopes of Champions Cup progress.
Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain could miss Six Nations start
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales captain Alun Wyn Jones is in danger of missing the Six Nations start after it was announced he could be absent for 10 weeks with a knee injury.
Champions Cup: Wasps rest Jack Willis and Joe Launchbury for Montpellier match
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps rest England forwards Jack Willis and Joe Launchbury for their Champions Cup pool-stage meeting with Montpellier.
European Challenge Cup: Castres v Newcastle Falcons
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsTeam news as Newcastle falcons travel to Castes in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture at the Stade Pierre-Antoine (17:30 GMT).
Rugby and concussion: Key questions the sport faces
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe BBC's rugby union correspondent Chris Jones answers some of the key questions as the sport faces renewed concerns about the impact of concussion.
Concussion in sport: Ex-Dragons centre Adam Hughes on his rugby brain injuries
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Dragons centre Adam Hughes discusses his life-altering brain injuries and why he is suing rugby union's governing bodies.
Exeter vs Toulouse is off as a number of players and staff have covid
5 years ago by Rugby DumpExeter's second round European Champions Cup match against Toulouse has been cancelled as a result of a number of COVID-19 cases among the English side's players and staff.
WATCH: Experts explain what actually happens inside the brain during a concussion
5 years ago by Rugby DumpFollowing the much-publicised pending legal action by a group of former Test rugby players for damages suffered, including early-onset dementia, here is a closer look at what actually happens to the brain...
