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Podcast: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave
Episode: Dean Lonergan: On why the new 'Runit Championship' isn't a healthy sport
Description: New Zealand Rugby has warned Kiwis of the significant risks linked to a new “run it straight” sport, which has rival participants run at each other with full force. “Run it straight” is touted as a new combat sport that attempts to mirror actions seen in rugby league, union and AFL matches. It features opposing individuals – a ball runner and a tackler – run full speed at each other with the goal of trying to bowl each other over. The Runit Championship League hosted its inaugural live tournament in Melbourne last night, and a similar event...