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Former All Black Steve Devine: The Price Of The Jersey

November 09, 2025 / 01:04

This episode covers the physical and mental toll of sports injuries, particularly focusing on concussions and recovery experiences. The guest shares personal stories about injuries sustained during rugby, including multiple concussions and surgeries.

The guest discusses the severity of their injuries, mentioning broken fingers, toes, and ribs, along with 30 to 40 concussions. They describe a challenging period where they spent four days a week in bed due to the effects of their injuries.

They recount a specific incident of waking up in their car after training, highlighting the exhaustion and confusion they felt. A conversation with their doctor revealed the seriousness of their condition, emphasizing the need for awareness and support in dealing with such injuries.

The episode aims to raise awareness about the importance of recognizing and addressing the long-term effects of sports injuries, particularly for younger athletes.

TLDR

A rugby player's story of severe injuries and concussions highlights the need for awareness and support in sports.

Episode

1:04
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Three broken fingers, broken toe, broken nose, broken collarbone, uh ribs, 12 ankle operations.
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>> Yeah. >> ACL reconstruction, teeth knocked out. And that's from the neck down and then
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the neck up. 30 to [music] 40 concussions. Uh I'd say comfortably I'd say comfortably 30 to 40. Yeah. Like at
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my worst, I was um 4 days a week in bed, curtains [music] drawn, uh lights out, you know, post my last uh hit to the
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head. That was essentially 2 years. I was that bad. [music] I woke up in my car uh between rugby
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trainings. Like I I drove home between trainings and I just woke up in my car in my garage cuz I was I just fell
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asleep. I was so tired. I remember sitting down with my doc and just going, "Doc, I like I literally I don't know
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what's wrong with me, but I know there's something seriously seriously wrong."
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And I [snorts] don't remember anything of my first test match. Was knocked out
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twice. You know, we have to be able to ask to help. And, you know, I hope my boys watch this and understand [music]
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that.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Cost of Rugby Injuries
    A player recounts the extensive injuries suffered during his career, including multiple concussions.
    “I’d say comfortably 30 to 40 concussions.”
    @ 00m 13s
    November 09, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • I literally don’t know what’s wrong with me, but I know there’s something seriously wrong.
    Former All Black Steve Devine: The Price Of The Jersey

Key Moments

  • Concussions Count00:13
  • Desperate Doctor Visit00:45