Ex-Rugby League Star Heads Controversial New 'Run It Straight' Comp Ahead of Auckland Arrival

Brain injury support group appalled 'Run it' collision sport events held in Auckland

The collision sport involves a ball runner and a defender running full speed into each other within a 20 metre zone.

Ex-rugby league star heads controversial new 'run it straight' comp ahead of Auckland arrival

A former NRL and English international heavyweight has partnered with a controversial new sport set to debut in Auckland this week that has rival...

Run It Straight’ Goes Viral in New Zealand Amid Growing Medical Backlash

A new sport has emerged, sparking intrigue and concern in equal measure. Known as the RUNIT championship league, this intense collision sport is slated for its debut in Auckland, accompanied by heightened scrutiny regarding safety and ethics. This unusual addition to the world of sports presents both an exhilarating spectacle and a topic to ponder over. The birth of Run It Straight The creation of Run It Straight is not just about introducing a …

Controversial full-contact sport to debut in Auckland amid safety concerns - Daily Telegraph NZ

A new contact sport known as the Runit Championship League is set to debut in Auckland this week, drawing criticism from some quarters for its brutal format, which sees participants run full speed at each other in a confined arena. Touted as the “world’s fiercest new sport” and already viral online, the competition promises a $200,000 grand prize but has raised alarm among neuroscientists and sports safety experts due to the high risk of head in…

📰 Ex-rugby league star heads controversial new 'Run It Straight' comp ahead of Auckland arrival

By Benjamin Plummer A former NRL and English international heavyweight has partnered with a controversial new sport set to debut in Auckland this week that has rival participants run straight at each other with full force. George Burgess, who is no stranger to heavy hits, has defended the recently established Runit Championship League – which has been extensively criticised as the “dumbest game ever”. Leading neuroscientists have condemned the c…