Huge setback for ultra-violent new Australian sport that has been endorsed by NRL and AFL ...

An ultra-violent Australian sport which has been endorsed by several prominent figures in the NRL and AFL has suffered a big blow after one of its events in New Zealand was called off. 'Run It Straight' is a new and emerging competition which challenges two competitors to sprint straight at each other and compete in full-contact collisions. The objective is to either plough over an opposition tackler while running with a football or successfully tackle a ball carrier to the ground. Competitors are generally seen wearing very minimal protective gear, with brutal impacts occuring as a result. A 'Run It Straight' event, which is said to be organised by @RunItStraight24, had been scheduled at...