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Ex-rugby player Shane Christie, who called for study of concussion, dies at age 39
Shane Christie, who suspected Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, sought to advance brain injury research and helped establish a foundation promoting concussion awareness in rugby.
- Ex-rugby player Shane Christie, who had called for the study of concussions, died at age 39.
- Christie's close friend and former teammate Billy Guyton was posthumously diagnosed with CTE, making him the first professional New Zealand rugby player confirmed to have the disease.
- New Zealand Rugby acknowledged Christie's passing and said he had forged deep connections with the Tasman and Highlanders rugby sides.
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The New Zealand rugby learned of a tragedy this August 27 with the death of former player Shane Christie, who held a coaching position with the province of Tasmania. If the suicide track is privileged, the...
The New Zealand rugby was hit hard by news of the death of Shane Christie, former player of the Maori All Blacks, Highlanders and Tasman. Christie, 39, was found Tuesday at his home in Nelson, local authorities confirmed. The exrubier had recently dedicated himself to promoting research on the effects of concussion and its possible link to degenerative brain disorders, after experiencing severe symptoms resulting from the blows suffered during h…
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