New Zealand rugby league player dies after on-field injury

A New Zealand rugby league player has died after suffering a brain injury during a weekend game. Pāpāmoa Bulldogs rugby league player Tere Livingstone was critically injured on the field on June 10 during a shield competition match at Mitchell Park in Tauranga. (Stuff)Scans had revealed a major brain injury and despite surgery, a series of tests revealed his body and brain had not recovered. READ MORE: Man killed in ute crash during Sydney police chaseNew Zealand Rugby League chief executive, Greg Peters, said a full investigation into the incident was underway. "We are deeply saddened by the extremely tragic incident that occurred at Mitchell Park over the weekend with Pāpāmoa player Tere Livingstone."