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Concussion claims cause headache for female rugby players – Horwich Farrelly

By 2025-08-28T10:09:00

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‘Claims from male professional rugby players will be much more valuable and on the radar of insurers than women’s claims,’ says head of sports

Female rugby players typically have a longer recovery time from concussion compared to male players, resulting in higher insurance claim payouts and significantly increased time loss costs, according to Imogen Mitchell-Webb, partner and head of sports at law firm Horwich Farrelly.

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