RFL chief explains why rugby league players cannot sign a waiver to protect the sport from future claims

THE RFL'S Director of Operations and Legal, Robert Hicks, has explained why rugby league players would not be able to sign a waiver in order to protect the sport from future claims. The sport of rugby league has been met by lawsuits from over 100 former players, accusing the governing body of negligence surrounding concussion and head knocks.

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