Geoff Old

Geoff Old

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

The tragic final year of rugby star and brain injury advocate Shane Christie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
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Geoff Old is a former All Black who has suffered from progressive mental deterioration.

How Shane Christie was gagged from speaking on brain injuries the year before his death
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-27
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