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Brumbies' agonising wait continues over Mackay – Brisbane Times


Brisbane Times

Brumbies' agonising wait continues over Mackay
Brisbane Times, Australia
THE true extent of Brumbies forward Shawn Mackay's injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Durban is unlikely to be known before late today, Australian time, at the earliest. "No news is expected on Shawn until late Tuesday evening [local time] at the ...
Wallaroos feel pain of beloved mentor The Australian
Visitors jet in for stricken Brumbies player Independent Online
Family prays for stricken Brumbies star Melbourne Herald Sun
ABC Online - Courier Mail
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Brumbie lock still in coma – Radio New Zealand


Brumbie lock still in coma
Radio New Zealand, New Zealand
The ACT Brumbies lock Shawn Mackay is undergoing more spinal surgery and he won't be brought out of a medically-induced coma for another 24 hours or so. 26-year-old Mackay was hit by a vehicle crossing a road in the early hours of last Sunday morning ...

Goddard returns after howler – Stuff.co.nz


The Age

Goddard returns after howler
Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand
Still, New Zealand fans can breathe a little easier as Goddard will only be eased back into action via what is the round's lowest profile fixture, the clash between wooden-spooners the Cheetahs and the ACT Brumbies in Bloemfontein. ...
Goddard returns for Super 14 Rd. 8 Worldcupweb.com
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Crusaders woes lift Brumbies stocks – Central Coast Sun Weekly


Crusaders woes lift Brumbies stocks
Central Coast Sun Weekly, Australia
THE Brumbies yesterday discovered they have been blessed even more than the Waratahs, with their visiting New Zealand opponents decimated by injury on the eve of the second round. When those opponents are the dominant Crusaders, the Brumbies have every ...

Brumbies forward could be left paralysed – Radio New Zealand


Brumbies forward could be left paralysed
Radio New Zealand, New Zealand
The ACT Brumbies forward Shawn Mackay remains in a critical but stable condition in a Cape Town hospital after being struck by a car at the weekend. 26 year old McKay suffered a cervical spine fracture and dislocation, a broken leg and multiple facial ...

Brumby Shawn Mackay's family in dash to bedside after car accident – Courier Mail


Brumby Shawn Mackay's family in dash to bedside after car accident
Courier Mail, Australia
SHAWN Mackay's devastated family was praying that his fighting qualities would help the Brumbies star pull through after suffering severe spinal and brain injuries when struck by a car in Durban. The 26-year-old was last night in a coma after being hit ...

Brumbies rugby player in induced coma after car accident – SLAM! Sports


Brumbies rugby player in induced coma after car accident
SLAM! Sports, Canada
Shawn Mackay's "condition at the moment is listed as critical but stable," said Nick Smith, spokesman for ACT Brumbies. The coma was induced shortly after Mackay was brought to the hospital early Sunday. Smith said doctors wanted to keep Mackay, ...

Ulster sign Aussie flanker Horua – BBC News


BBC Sport

Ulster sign Aussie flanker Horua
BBC News, UK
Horua has won 42 Super 12/14 caps since making his professional debut with Australian side the Brumbies in 2002. Described as a "powerful forward with clever ball skills", Horua captained the Australian Under-21 side and has played for Australia A. The ...
Ulster Announce New Signing irish Rugby News
Ulster get some added Force Planet Rugby
Tamaiti Horua signs for Ulster Celtic League
Belfast Telegraph - Irish Times
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Brumbies player's condition 'serious' – Independent Online


Brumbies player's condition 'serious'
Independent Online, South Africa
By Arthi Sanpath Brumbies lock Shawn Mackay is in a medically induced coma at St Augustine's Hospital after he was hit by a car outside a nightclub in Umgeni Road on Sunday. Mackay's family are reportedly on their way to be at his bedside. ...

Brumbies player critical – East Coast Radio


Brumbies player critical
East Coast Radio, South Africa
SA Rugby is shocked following an accident in Durban that has left a Brumbies player in a critical condition in ICU. Brumbies forward Shawn Mackay was rushed to St Augustine’s Hospital after being hit by a car outside Clapham Grand Nightclub in Umgeni ...