New Zealand teen dies in viral rugby-style tackle game

He was critically injured in a game of "run it straight", which has become a social media trend.

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The young man, identified in local media as Ryan Satterthwaite, died in hospital on Monday after a game of "run it straight" in the city of Palmerston North.

The game has two players - one with a ball, the other the tackler - who try to knock the other one down.

"We would urge anyone thinking about taking part in a game or event like this to consider the significant safety and injury risks," police spokesperson Ross Grantham said in a statement on Tuesday.

"While this was an impromptu game among friends, not a planned event, this tragic outcome does highlight the inherent safety concerns with such an activity."