Three legal firms have announced plans in the space of 24 hours to launch class actions against the NRL over the handling of head knocks in a move that further intensifies the spotlight on the governing body’s handling of concussion.

Mitry Lawyers, the firm that launched the Sydney Light Rail Class Action, is in talks with former players concerned about their brain health since they retired from the game. Two other companies, Bannister Law and Cahill Lawyers, have also joined forces with the same intention after investigating the contentious issue over the past year.

Within the space of just 24 hours, three legal firms have announced plans to commence class actions against the NRL over its handling of concussions. Credit:Jessica Shapiro

Only seven players are required to launch a class action and both entities are confident they will soon have the required numbers after making their campaigns public.

The Mitry Lawyers movement is the result of six months of research led by coordinator Barry Tilley, who has spoken to several ex-players about their health concerns. Mitry Lawyers have already launched class actions relating to Northern Beaches Hospital and the Newcastle Light Rail and have litigation funders ready to back their concussion campaign.