Sam Tobin

World Rugby, the RFU and the WRU asked the High Court to dismiss hundreds of former rugby players’ concussion-related lawsuits, arguing the claimants’ lawyers failed to provide required medical records. The governing bodies contend they had no duty of care beyond the inherent risks of the sport. Claimants’ lawyers say most documents have been disclosed and that dismissal would be an excessive response, stressing the broader implications for collision sports in the UK.

Folarin Balogun expressed disappointment over the red card he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina, calling the contact accidental and arguing a yellow card would have been more appropriate. The suspension rules him out of the United States’ World Cup last-16 match against Belgium. Mauricio Pochettino also criticised the decision, while Balogun said he intends to support the team from the sidelines. The US squad remained upbeat during training ahead of the match.