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Rylands Garth says there are now more than 1,100 former players involved, with 784 from rugby union and 319 from rugby league.

"Players continue to play almost all-year round, with many elite players soon to embark on extremely physical summer tours across the rugby world. We will continue to fight for justice for those who gave so much to the game," a Rylands Garth spokesperson said.

Rylands Garth also represents approximately 130 former football players, taking similar action against the Football Association and others.

The fire service said it would be "grateful" if people laid flowers at Garth Park "to avoid obstruction to the highways".

Many observed a two-minute silence in the town's Garth Park on Sunday and Bicester Town Council will open its book of condolence at Garth House from 09:00 BST on Monday.