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Rugby League player went into cardiac arrest during a game

Posted by ParraTime on September 12, 2016 at 10:39am
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Rugby League player dies after tragic on-field incident

By Staff Writers
September 12, 2016

A rugby league player has died in hospital after after collapsing during a finals match in northern NSW.

Grant Cook, a 28-year-old father of two, went into cardiac arrest during a game between the Murwillumbah Mustangs and Casino on Sunday.

Emergency services were called to the ground after the man collapsed and was left unconscious after a tackle.

He was then transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in critical condition, where he died as a result of his injuries overnight.

Country Rugby League has offered counselling for friends and family, as well as all the players involved.

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  • Tin Tim September 12, 2016 at 10:57am
    R.I.P.
  • FME September 12, 2016 at 11:42am
    This is tragic news. Was it the tackle that caused it?
  • Bup September 12, 2016 at 11:47am
    I know a lot of the stanger boys and they've taken it hard. He was a popular teammate . RIP mate.
  • Viking Trump September 12, 2016 at 11:56am

    RIP

  • Parramatters September 12, 2016 at 12:25pm
    Absolute terrible news my deepest condolences to his friends and family, RIP...
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