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Shane Christie died with brain disease linked with repeated head blows

The former New Zealand rugby star believed he was suffering from CTE

The Independent UK · Apr 2

Shane Christie sustained multiple head injuries playing rugby. In death, he is still fighting for change

The former All Blacks Sevens player suspected he had CTE, a disease associated with head impacts, and has donated his brain to science to help understand the condition

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2025

Dementia crisis puts New Zealand v England ‘collision’ in perspective

The death of the Māori All Black Billy Guyton has concentrated minds, with researchers racing to find answers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024

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Rugby player diagnosed with brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head

Billy Guyton, a rugby player from New Zealand, who died last year, has been diagnosed with a brain disease Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE has been linked to repeated blows to the head in several contact sports and is known to cause violent moods, dementia, and depression.

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2024

First professional rugby union player confirmed to have died with CTE

A report from the University of Auckland brain bank has found Stage 2 CTE in the brain of the former Blues scrum-half Billy Guyton, who died in 2023

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2024

New Zealand rugby star Billy Guyton, 33, dies after retiring due to concussion problems

Billy Guyton played for the Blues, Crusaders and Hurricanes in Super Rugby, while also representing Tasman 52 times before retiring in 2018 as a result of concussion symptoms

Daily Mirror · May 15, 2023

Today's rugby news as Super Rugby star dies aged 33 and Thomas to show he's 'true Welshman'

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Wales Online · May 15, 2023

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