Former Wales stars Gavin Henson and Colin Charvis are among 295 ex-players suing the rugby authorities over brain injuries, it has emerged. The High Court heard on Friday that an application for the cases to be heard collectively would be made next year.

England World Cup winners Phil Vickery and Mark Regan, and former Wales star Gavin Henson, have been revealed as claimants as part of the concussion lawsuit against rugby authorities.

Phil Vickery was joined by fellow 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Mark Regan among 226 names released following high court hearing