In a heart-wrenching incident that sent shockwaves through the Rugby League community, Canberra Raiders' tough guy Corey Harawira-Naera suffered a horrifying collapse and seizure during a game against Souths on May 28.
The Auckland-born star's sudden collapse brought the game to a standstill for a nerve-wracking 10 minutes, as medical professionals hurriedly attended to him on the field.
Witnessing the distressing scene, players from both teams swiftly rallied together, forming a protective shield around Harawira-Naera to grant him some much-needed privacy during this critical moment.