Family of Palmerston North teen urges people to avoid viral tackle game

Wednesday 28 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 28 May 2025, 9:58am

The family of 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite is warning others against participating in the social media trend known as 'Run It Straight'. Mr Satterthwaite died in hospital on Monday night following a catastrophic head injury sustained while playing the game in Palmerston North. His uncle has called for the events to be cancelled.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 28 May 2025, 5:00am

   Ryan Satterthwaite death: Palmerston North teen’s devastated family slam viral tackle trend (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 28 May 2025, 8:01am

   Uncle of Ryan Satterthwaite calls for cancellation of 'Run It' events (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 28 May 2025, 8:42am

   Uncle of 'Run it' game victim calls for events to be canned (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsWed 28 May 2025, 9:58am

   Ryan Satterthwaite's family urge people not to take part in viral tackle game (opens in new tab)