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    Damning claims from a former Welsh rugby international about New Zealand Rugby Players Association boss Rob Nichol

    Damning claims from a former Welsh rugby international about New Zealand Rugby Players Association boss Rob Nichol


    Alix Popham, a brain injury advocate diagnosed with Probable CTE in 2020, claims former Maori All Black Shane Christie - who died this week - released a recording of Nichol four weeks ago stating alcohol and drugs are the cause of serious brain injuries.

    Popham indicates Nichol was downplaying the role of rugby in causing long term head injuries.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     31 Aug: A former Welsh rugby international is scoffing at the smart mouth guards used to detect a knock to the head
     31 Aug: 22-year-old hooker Jack Taylor is hoping to replicate Southland rugby greats of years gone by when they tackle Waikato in their Ranfurly Shield NPC contest in Hamilton this afternoon
     31 Aug: All Black Caleb Clarke has explained his leadership role as a senior player in a struggling Auckland NPC side
     31 Aug: The USA has drawn 31-all with Australia at the women's Rugby World Cup, with wins overnight for Scotland, Canada and England
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     30 Aug: The Canterbury men's rugby team have maintained their unbeaten run in the NPC
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