Calls for concussion protocol changes following death of Shane Christie

Thursday 28 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 28 Aug 2025, 4:57pm

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Former Māori All Black Shane Christie has died at age 39 by suspected suicide. His death has prompted a neuroscientist to call for doubling the professional rugby concussion stand-down period. Advocates for head injury awareness are also using the tragedy to highlight ongoing concerns regarding rugby-related brain injuries.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 28 Aug 2025, 10:02am

   Father of CTE victim Billy Guyton slams NZ Rugby after Shane Christie’s sudden death (opens in new tab)

   • Shane Christie death: Top neuroscientist calls for longer professional rugby concussion stand-down period (opens in new tab) Thu 28 Aug 2025, 4:32pm
2. StuffThu 28 Aug 2025, 4:57pm

   Rugby star Shane Christie’s tragic death amidst battle for recognition of issue haunting sport (opens in new tab)