Former Otago Highlanders back Connor Garden-Bachop has died aged 25 after an unspecified "medical event", New Zealand Rugby said Tuesday. "Connor passed away on Monday following a medical event, and rugby's collective focus at this time is on supporting his family," New Zealand Rugby said in a statement without giving further details.

New Zealand Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop passes away after 'medical event'

Former New Zealand prop Carl Hayman has been diagnosed with early onset dementia at the age of 41, shining the spotlight on concussion-related illness in former rugby players.

Former All Blacks player Carl Hayman diagnosed with early onset dementia at 41

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New Zealand Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop passes away after 'medical event'

Former All Blacks player Carl Hayman diagnosed with early onset dementia at 41