The silent killer of Kiwi sport

The silent killer of Kiwi sport

It has been described as a silent killer – a dark and devastating side of contact sport that is only revealed after death. It is called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), and it has left a trail of tragedy both here and overseas, targeting athletes who once stood strong, proud, and unstoppable on the field, but in retirement become victims of sudden personality shifts, violent outbursts, crippling depression, and memory loss. New Zealand ru…