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Paralysed rugby player loses compensation claim

A man has lost his claim for compensation after he was paralysed when playing a game of rugby in 1998. The man was injured when a scrum collapsed, causing him spinal injuries. The man sued the referee for not ensuring the scrum was properly engaged, but his claim was rejected and he appealed. The Court of Appeal upheld the decision to reject his claim.

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