Richard Boardman was criticised by the managing judge Players say process of appointing new solicitors is under way Hundreds of former rugby league and rugby union players taking legal action against the game’s governing bodies are now “staring into the precipice”, according to the barrister representing the claimants, Susan Rodway KC. The solicitor who has been the organising force behind the litigation, Richard Boardman, has formally requested to come off the record after his handling of the case was criticised by the managing judge, Senior Master Cook. The case may now be taken over by Leigh Day, who have been working on it as consultants since February. Continue reading...