Geoff Old

Geoff Old

athlete New Zealand

Geoff Old is a former All Black rugby player who has faced significant health challenges, including progressive mental deterioration believed to be linked to his time playing rugby. His condition has drawn attention to the broader issue of brain health in contact sports, prompting discussions about the responsibility of organizations like New Zealand Rugby to prioritize player welfare and transparency regarding concussion management.

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New Zealand New Zealand: Geoff Old is a former All Black who has experienced the decline associated with brain injury, affecting his wife Irene. 5

Shane Christie Billy Guyton John Guyton Tori Guyton Gregg Johnson Irene Gotlieb Old David Fisher Alan Pearce Helen Walker Efeso Collins Marama Davidson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: The tragic final year of rugby star and brain injury advocate Shane Christie

New Zealand New Zealand: Geoff Old is a former All Black who has suffered from progressive mental deterioration. 6

Shane Christie Mark Robinson Billy Guyton John Guyton Rachel Boyack Irene Gottlieb Old Rob Nichol David Fisher
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: How Shane Christie was gagged from speaking on brain injuries the year before his death