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Kyle White latest NRL player to die with CTE

Kyle White latest NRL player to die with CTE | NZ Warriors Rugby League | Scoop.it
One of the toughest men to have played in the 1990s, Kyle White was known for his brutal hits. But after his death this year, researchers described his degenerative brain condition as “severe”.
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Retired hurt: physical pain can last a lifetime for NRL players

Retired hurt: physical pain can last a lifetime for NRL players | NZ Warriors Rugby League | Scoop.it
Five former players tell of the toll rugby league injuries continue to take on their lives.
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Dana Johannsen: NRL heads don't walk the walk on concussion - Opinion - NZ Herald News

Dana Johannsen: NRL heads don't walk the walk on concussion - Opinion - NZ Herald News | NZ Warriors Rugby League | Scoop.it
As is typical at this time of year, the chatter in the lead-up to the 2014 NRL season has been dominated by tough talking from the clubs. - New Zealand Herald
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The attitude to concussion is still in the dark ages

The attitude to concussion is still in the dark ages | NZ Warriors Rugby League | Scoop.it
You had to see it to believe it. A minute before half-time in the Roosters vs Broncos game Dale Copley goes into a tackle, gets his head in the way of a
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Ian Roberts says he has brain damage

Ian Roberts says he has brain damage | NZ Warriors Rugby League | Scoop.it
Former rugby league player Ian Roberts has predicted the ‘‘end of contact sport’’ after being diagnosed with brain damage he believes is the result of being knocked out up to a dozen times in his playing career.
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New test for school of hard knocks

New test for school of hard knocks | NZ Warriors Rugby League | Scoop.it
If a massive cultural shift is what is needed to tackle sport's concussion crisis, then it's not just up to coaches and administrators to make that happen.
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