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Rugby player seriously injured in under-85kg game

A rescue helicopter similar to this one brought the man to hospital (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images)

NZ Herald: A rugby player has been flown to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries after being hurt at the Otorohanga Sports Club this afternoon.

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The man aged in his 20s was attended to by St John Ambulance officers before the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew him to hospital about 1.15pm, an Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust spokesman said.

A St John Ambulance spokeswoman said the man had serious injuries.

No one from the sports club could be contacted, but club member Stephen Wilshier earlier told Stuff the player was hurt in the Blue Bull under 85kg v Fraser Tech game.

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This article first appeared in the NZ Herald and republished here with permission.

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