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Run It Straight League to Stage $200K Contest as Sponsors Withdraw

Health authorities warn of brain injury dangers after a teenager’s death even as the league maintains strict medical safeguards.

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Overview

  • The league announced a $200,000 prize for its RUNIT02 event on June 9 despite growing safety concerns.
  • Nineteen-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite died on May 26 after participating in an unsanctioned ‘Run It Straight’ match in New Zealand.
  • Concussion specialists caution that full-speed collisions without protective gear can lead to second impact syndrome and long-term neurological harm.
  • Promoters and partners, including NRL player Nelson Asofa-Solomona, have withdrawn their support and several sponsors have been removed from the league’s website.
  • Rugby Australia and the New Zealand Rugby League have publicly distanced themselves, stating they will not endorse the unsanctioned collision sport.