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{{Short description|New Zealand rugby union player (1990–2023)}} |
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{{Infobox rugby biography |
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| name = Billy Guyton |
| name = Billy Guyton |
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| birth_name = Billy-John Guyton |
| birth_name = Billy-John Guyton |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1990|3|17}} |
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| birth_place = [[Timaru]], |
| birth_place = [[Timaru]], New Zealand |
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| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2023|5|15|1990|3|17}} |
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| death_place = [[Nelson, New Zealand|Nelson]], New Zealand |
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| height = 1.86 m |
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| weight = {{convert|90|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |
| weight = {{convert|90|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |
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| ru_position = [[Scrum-half (rugby union)|Halfback]]<br>[[Fly-half (rugby union)|First five-eighth]] |
| ru_position = [[Scrum-half (rugby union)|Halfback]]<br>[[Fly-half (rugby union)|First five-eighth]] |
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| super1 = [[Hurricanes (rugby union)|Hurricanes]] |
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| super2 = [[Crusaders (rugby union)|Crusaders]] |
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| super14years = 2014<br/>2015<br>2016−2017 |
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| super3 = {{Rut|Blues}} |
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| super14caps = 1<br/>1<br>24 |
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| superyears1 = 2014 |
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| super14points = (0)<br/>(0)<br>(10) |
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| province2 = [[Tasman Rugby Union|Tasman]] |
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| provinceyears1 = 2010–2012 |
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| provinceyears2 = 2013–2017 |
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| school = [[Shirley Boys' High School]]<br/>[[Nelson College]] |
| school = [[Shirley Boys' High School]]<br/>[[Nelson College]] |
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'''Billy-John Guyton''' (17 March 1990 – 15 May 2023) was a New Zealand [[rugby union]] player. He played at [[Scrum-half (rugby union)|halfback]] for provincial side [[Tasman Rugby Union|Tasman]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.makos.co.nz/theteam.aspx | title=Billy Guyton Tasman Profile | accessdate=12 November 2013 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121226084838/http://www.makos.co.nz/theteam.aspx | archivedate=26 December 2012}}</ref> Guyton spent the previous three years playing for [[North Otago Rugby Football Union|North Otago]] in the Heartland championship, making 29 appearances for the province. He then moved north to sign with the [[Tasman Rugby Union|Tasman Mako]] ahead of 2013 season's [[ITM Cup]]. |
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==Tasman== |
==Tasman== |
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2013 saw Guyton establish himself as the starting halfback for Tasman as they went on to have a successful season and win the champion division in the [[ITM Cup]], with a |
2013 saw Guyton establish himself as the starting halfback for Tasman as they went on to have a successful season and win the champion division in the [[ITM Cup]], with a one-point win over [[Hawke's Bay Rugby Union|Hawke's Bay]] 26–25. This saw [[Tasman Rugby Union|Tasman Mako]] promoted to the Premiership Division of the ITM Cup. |
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==Super Rugby== |
==Super Rugby== |
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A strong season for the [[Tasman Rugby Union|Tasman Mako]] saw Guyton |
A strong season for the [[Tasman Rugby Union|Tasman Mako]] saw Guyton sign with the [[Hurricanes (rugby union)|Hurricanes]] for the 2014 [[super rugby]] season. |
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The 2014 super rugby season saw Guyton get very little game time for the Hurricanes. This saw Guyton initially released for the 2015 season, but a season-ending injury to [[Willi Heinz]] saw the [[Crusaders (rugby union)|Crusaders]] sign him as a replacement for the remainder of the 2015 super rugby season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Will Heinz's season-ending injury opens door for Billy Guyton at the Crusaders|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/65398548/will-heinzs-seasonending-injury-opens-door-for-billy-guyton-at-the-crusaders}}</ref> |
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After another season of little action as a member of the |
After another season of little action as a member of the Crusaders, Guyton signed a contract with the {{rut|Blues}},<ref>{{cite web|title=Injured All Blacks key to new-look Blues squad for Super Rugby 2016|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/73432602/injured-all-blacks-key-to-newlook-blues-squad-for-super-rugby-2016}}</ref> his 3rd super rugby team in as many years. |
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==Māori All Blacks== |
==Māori All Blacks== |
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In October 2016 Guyton, who |
In October 2016 Guyton, who affiliated with the [[Ngāpuhi]], [[Ngāti Pikiao]], and [[Ngāti Raukawa]] [[iwi]], was named in the [[Māori All Blacks]] team for their end-of-year tour to the Northern Hemisphere.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/sport/316468/six-new-caps-named-in-maori-all-blacks | title=Six new caps named in Maori All Blacks | date=25 October 2016 | work=RNZ News | accessdate=25 October 2016}}</ref> |
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==Where is he now== |
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In 2021 Guyton became director of sport at [[Waitaki Boys' High School]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.oamarumail.co.nz/sport/guyton-back-where-it-all-began/|title=Guyton back where it all began|newspaper=Oamaru Mail|first=Kayla|last=Hodge|date=5 March 2021}}</ref> |
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==Retirement and death== |
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Guyton announced his retirement from playing rugby in October 2018, aged 28, after repeated [[concussion]]s suffered in official matches had left him with symptoms of [[chronic traumatic encephalopathy]] (CTE).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dine |first=Jonty |date=4 October 2018 |title=Head knocks force Tasman Mako Billy Guyton to retire |url=https://nelsonweekly.co.nz/2018/10/head-knocks-force-guyton-to-retire/ |access-date=16 March 2024 |website=Nelson Weekly |language=en-NZ}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=RNZ |first= |author-link=Radio New Zealand |date=14 March 2024 |title=Brain injury from head knocks discovered in late Blues halfback |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/brain-injury-from-head-knocks-discovered-in-late-blues-halfback-billy-guyton/5W7WY5CREFHK3HPZMDJTDMFNHY/ |access-date=16 March 2024 |website= |publisher=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |language=en-NZ}}</ref> |
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He died in [[Nelson, New Zealand|Nelson]] on 15 May 2023, at the age of 33.<ref>{{cite news |date=15 May 2023 |title=Former Blues and Tasman Mako halfback Billy Guyton dies, aged 33 |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300878829/former-blues-and-tasman-mako-halfback-billy-guyton-dies-aged-33/ |access-date=15 May 2023 |work=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]] |publisher=[[Stuff (company)|Stuff]]}}</ref> Subsequent reports in New Zealand media said Guyton was suspected to have died by [[suicide]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Aylwin |first=Michael |date=14 March 2024 |title=First professional rugby union player confirmed to have died with CTE |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar/14/first-professional-rugby-union-player-cte-billy-guyton |access-date=16 March 2024 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> |
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Guyton's family decided to donate his brain to the Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank at the [[University of Auckland]];<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> following [[Autopsy|post-mortem analyses]] conducted in [[New Zealand]] and [[Australia]], he was diagnosed with stage 2 CTE in March 2024, becoming the first New Zealand-based player to be officially diagnosed with the disease.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> The [[pathologist]]'s report also found that Guyton's brain presented trauma-induced [[cavum septum pellucidum]], as well as age-related [[Tau deposition|tau deposits]].<ref name=":1" /> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player-30022.html itsrugby.co.uk profile] |
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[[Category:1990 births]] |
[[Category:1990 births]] |
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[[Category:2023 deaths]] |
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[[Category:New Zealand rugby union players]] |
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[[Category:Ngāti Pikiao people]] |
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[[Category:Ngāti Raukawa people]] |
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[[Category:Sportspeople with chronic traumatic encephalopathy]] |
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Birth name | Billy-John Guyton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 17 March 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Timaru, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of death | 15 May 2023 | (aged 33)||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of death | Nelson, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Shirley Boys' High School Nelson College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Billy-John Guyton (17 March 1990 – 15 May 2023) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He played at halfback for provincial side Tasman.[1] Guyton spent the previous three years playing for North Otago in the Heartland championship, making 29 appearances for the province. He then moved north to sign with the Tasman Mako ahead of 2013 season's ITM Cup.
Tasman[edit]
2013 saw Guyton establish himself as the starting halfback for Tasman as they went on to have a successful season and win the champion division in the ITM Cup, with a one-point win over Hawke's Bay 26–25. This saw Tasman Mako promoted to the Premiership Division of the ITM Cup.
Super Rugby[edit]
A strong season for the Tasman Mako saw Guyton sign with the Hurricanes for the 2014 super rugby season.
The 2014 super rugby season saw Guyton get very little game time for the Hurricanes. This saw Guyton initially released for the 2015 season, but a season-ending injury to Willi Heinz saw the Crusaders sign him as a replacement for the remainder of the 2015 super rugby season.[2]
After another season of little action as a member of the Crusaders, Guyton signed a contract with the Blues,[3] his 3rd super rugby team in as many years.
Māori All Blacks[edit]
In October 2016 Guyton, who affiliated with the Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Pikiao, and Ngāti Raukawa iwi, was named in the Māori All Blacks team for their end-of-year tour to the Northern Hemisphere.[4]
Guyton also played for the New Zealand Heartland XV at fullback and wing.
Retirement and death[edit]
Guyton announced his retirement from playing rugby in October 2018, aged 28, after repeated concussions suffered in official matches had left him with symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).[5][6]
He died in Nelson on 15 May 2023, at the age of 33.[7] Subsequent reports in New Zealand media said Guyton was suspected to have died by suicide.[6][8]
Guyton's family decided to donate his brain to the Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank at the University of Auckland;[6][8] following post-mortem analyses conducted in New Zealand and Australia, he was diagnosed with stage 2 CTE in March 2024, becoming the first New Zealand-based player to be officially diagnosed with the disease.[6][8] The pathologist's report also found that Guyton's brain presented trauma-induced cavum septum pellucidum, as well as age-related tau deposits.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Billy Guyton Tasman Profile". Archived from the original on 26 December 2012. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ^ "Will Heinz's season-ending injury opens door for Billy Guyton at the Crusaders".
- ^ "Injured All Blacks key to new-look Blues squad for Super Rugby 2016".
- ^ "Six new caps named in Maori All Blacks". RNZ News. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ Dine, Jonty (4 October 2018). "Head knocks force Tasman Mako Billy Guyton to retire". Nelson Weekly. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d RNZ (14 March 2024). "Brain injury from head knocks discovered in late Blues halfback". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "Former Blues and Tasman Mako halfback Billy Guyton dies, aged 33". Stuff. Stuff. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d Aylwin, Michael (14 March 2024). "First professional rugby union player confirmed to have died with CTE". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- 1990 births
- 2023 deaths
- New Zealand rugby union players
- Tasman rugby union players
- North Otago rugby union players
- Hurricanes (rugby union) players
- Crusaders (rugby union) players
- Blues (Super Rugby) players
- Rugby union scrum-halves
- People educated at Nelson College
- People educated at Shirley Boys' High School
- Rugby union players from Timaru
- Māori All Blacks players
- Ngāpuhi people
- Ngāti Pikiao people
- Ngāti Raukawa people
- Sportspeople with chronic traumatic encephalopathy