Sports World News of Monday, 12 September 2016Source: BBCAustralia rugby league player dies after tackleSome researchers say there is a link between head injuries sustained in rugby and dementiaA 28-year-old man has died in hospital after being tackled during an amateur rugby league game in rural Australia. Officials attempted to resuscitate Grant Cook after he collapsed on the field on Sunday in Murwillumbah, in New South Wales. Mr Cook - who had played rugby league all his life - received a head injury and went into cardiac arrest as a result of the tackle, the Gold Coast Bulletin reported. (Colleen Cook on Facebook)"Country Rugby League (CRL) send their sincere condolences to the family and friends of 28-year-old Grant Cook who tragically passed away whilst playing for the Murwillumbah Mustangs Rugby League Club. CRL will be offering counselling to the family and both teams who participated in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League match."

Source: CameroonWeb September 12, 2016 22:21 UTC