Knights sued
Former New South Wales State of Origin winger James McManus is taking legal action against the Newcastle Knights over the NRL club’s handling of the concussions that led to his retirement. Fairfax media report that the case, which begins with a directions hearing in the Supreme Court next month could result in more actions being taken against sporting clubs and bodies for negligence. McManus made all his 166 NRL appearances for the Knights but his career came to a premature halt after suffering the last in a series of concussions in July, 2015.