Rugby league community distances itself from controversial collision trend

Wednesday 28 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 28 May 2025, 7:48pm

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The rugby league community is distancing itself from the 'run it straight' collision trend following the death of 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite. The teenager died from a head injury while playing a version of the game, leading to calls to ban the trend.

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1. Stuff via RNZWed 28 May 2025, 6:36pm

   Warriors distance themselves from 'run it straight' (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab), Otago Daily Times (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 28 May 2025, 7:48pm

   Warriors distance themselves from ‘run it straight’ trend (opens in new tab)