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NRL coach to continue despite neurodegenerative disorder diagnosis

A veteran NRL coach has decided to continue coaching in season 25 despite being diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder in April.

Skinny McBuntu

A senior NRL coach has chosen to continue in his role for the upcoming season despite receiving a neurodegenerative disorder diagnosis earlier this year. Many within the sport had expected him to retire following the diagnosis in April.

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Season 25: NRL super coach to go on despite neurodegenerative disorder

Many within the game thought the veteran coach would retire after he was diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder back in April.

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