Click here: to donate by Credit Card
Or here: to donate by PayPal
Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC - PO Box 9771 - Fresno, CA 93794
Thank you very much and God bless you.
Posted on 05/14/2026 2:14:58 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Thirty-year-old rugby player Eugene Hanna, of the Glenora Bears from Auckland, New Zealand, died Tuesday after an injury sustained in the team’s opening game May 2.
Hanna, a member of the Premier Reserves squad, suffered an injury described only as “unsurvivable,” although the team did not detail the exact malady.
He spent 10 days in the hospital attempting to recover before he died.
... The New Zealand Rugby League emphasized the importance of safety protocols in in a statement, while specifically mentioning “head injury and concussion protocols.”
“This is truly heartbreaking and something we never want to see happen, and we are currently working alongside Auckland Rugby League, his club and other appropriate people,” the league said in its release. “NZRL places the utmost important on player safety and welfare and work hard to prevent such tragic outcomes. We have rigorous head injury and concussion protocols in place and work with our rugby league community to ensure appropriate resources and education are provided year-round.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
|
|
Click here: to donate by Credit Card Or here: to donate by PayPal Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC - PO Box 9771 - Fresno, CA 93794 Thank you very much and God bless you. |
How many jabs?
I killed a friend during high school football, it happens.
,,, the headline says “rugby” but he was a rugby league player - the games are different, but both are risky.
There is a reason US football platers wear helmets when butting heads.
First thought was the Bledsoe aortic tear, but in context it looks like a head injury.
𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘫𝘢𝘣𝘴?
Seven, and one head injury.
https://www.aucklandleague.co.nz/newsarticle/165772?newsCarouselId=2119118
The above is the official statement.
Nowhere does it state that Hanna died as a the result if a head injury.
If death certificates are public record in NZ, I’d want to have a look at this one.
could also be cracked neck ...
I remember seeing an Arena Football player snap his neck on a play, died right there on the field.
How many jabs?
I am sorry you had to experience that. That can’t be easy.
Not surprised he died. I have watched Rugby, have no clue what the mayhem is about. everyone slaming into everyone, apparently no rules.
Sorry this guy died. Now I won’t be LMAO while watching. Big sigh.
They imply it pretty strongly:
“ARL places the utmost importance on player safety and welfare and work hard to prevent such tragic outcomes. We have rigorous head injury and concussion protocols in place and work with our rugby league community to ensure appropriate resources and education are provided year-round.
We urge anyone who sustains a head injury or experiences any symptoms to follow the guidelines in place, seek the appropriate medical advice and treatment, and only return to play when advised and appropriate. “
I don’t think I’d be putting that in my official statement if it was the result of a chest injury.
It was Texas sports so it didn’t bother me much other than the loss of a friend.
He spent 10 days in the hospital attempting to recover before he died.
That sure makes me curious. He sustained a terminal injury. Head-scratcher.
Internal decap?
I have watched Rugby, have no clue what the mayhem is about. everyone slaming into everyone, apparently no rules.
A lot of mayhem may well go undetected in what is called a scrum. From what I’ve heard, dark things occur in a scrum.
That said, rugby (Union or League) is basically tackle football played in soccer uniforms and injuries can and do occur.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.