As Australia’s biggest rugby league stars battle their way through the season, an invisible threat casts a long shadow over the sport: concussion. From grand finals to suburban matches, athletes and their families are reckoning with the long-term impact of head injuries and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)—a neurodegenerative disease now reshaping the future of the NRL and the health of its players. In 2025, the conversation has reached fever pitch, with new protocols, research, and tragic headlines exposing the urgent need for action on and off the field.
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