US EditionNew Zealand Teenager Dies After Taking Part in Rugby-Inspired Craze
- Ryan Satterthwaite, a 19-year-old from Palmerston North, lost his life on a Sunday after sustaining severe head trauma while participating in the popular 'Run It Straight' game.
- The game involves unprotected participants sprinting directly into each other, fueled by social media, and the fatal injury followed an unspectacular tackle during an impromptu game among friends.
- Following Ryan's death, Auckland's Trusts Arena canceled all 'Run It Straight' events due to safety concerns, with experts calling the craze reckless and urging a ban.
- Ryan’s uncle Pete Satterthwaite described the game as a 'stupid idea' with the aim to hurt opponents, and urged influencers to warn youth while over a dozen friends supported the family at the hospital.
- Authorities continue investigations but stress the significant injury risks, and the incident highlights growing fears of concussion and brain injuries linked to this combat-like sport.
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Urgent warning to British youths after lad dies in viral 'rugby collision' challenge - The Mirror
Ryan Satterthwaite, 19, went "downhill" after a collision in a viral rugby game that is sweeping social media. It has sparked a wave of warnings for any youngsters who want to try it
·London, United Kingdom
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Uncle of 'Run it' game victim calls for events to be canned
Ryan Satterthwaite died after suffering a catastrophic head injury in a run it-style game. Photo: Supplied The uncle of the teenager who died while playing a version of the game 'Run It Straight' is calling for the 'Run It' events to be cancelled.
·Otago, New Zealand
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