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NZ teenager dies after taking part in rugby-inspired craze

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The "run-it-straight" craze sees participants sprint into each other head-on with no protective gear.

The 19-year-old died in New Zealand after playing the game with friends over the weekend .

Police say the teenager suffered a serious head injury and died in hospital on Monday night .

Experts have likened the craze to a combat sport, warning of serious concussion risks.

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