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flag Rugby player Shane Christie died from advanced CTE linked to head trauma.

flag Former New Zealand rugby player Shane Christie, who died by suspected suicide in 2025, was diagnosed with advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease linked to repeated head trauma. flag The diagnosis was confirmed by pathologists at the University of Auckland's brain bank. flag Christie, who retired due to concussion symptoms, had advocated for player safety after his friend Billy Guyton died from the same condition. flag New Zealand Rugby acknowledged the findings and stated it is committed to player well-being.

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