Nathan Stapleton

Former Cronulla star Nathan Stapleton has received heartbreaking news after he was rushed to hospital with a serious neck injury. 3 min read.

“A special thank you to all of the Goldies family, rugby clubs and Boorowa citizens who have offered their thoughts and support. “It’s just a tragedy for Nathan and his family and whatever the Sharks can do to support them is crucial. Sport reporter Lachlan McKirdy posted on Twitter: “Absolutely devastating news about Nathan Stapleton, thinking of his family and in particular his partner who is expecting their second child within the next few months. All of our thoughts and prayers are with Nathan, his wife Kate and their family at this time. It’s definitely sad news and my best wishes goes to Nathan and all involved.’’ Nathan’s spinal cord has been damaged at the C4 level of his cervical vertebrae.

The family of former Cronulla Sharks flyer Nathan Stapleton have been dealt some tough news, following a s...

"It's just a tragedy for Nathan and his family and whatever the Sharks can do to support them is crucial. It's definitely sad news and my best wishes goes to Nathan and all involved.'' There is no limit to what Nathan can achieve.''

The 32-year-old has damaged his spinal cord at the C4 level of his cervical vertebrae, Stapleton's family confirmed in a statement posted on a new Go Fund Me ...

"It's just a tragedy for Nathan and his family and whatever the Sharks can do to support them is crucial. Sport reporter Lachlan McKirdy posted on Twitter: "Absolutely devastating news about Nathan Stapleton, thinking of his family and in particular his partner who is expecting their second child within the next few months. Thoughts with him & his family". "A special thank you to all of the Goldies family, rugby clubs and Boorowa citizens who have offered their thoughts and support. It's definitely sad news and my best wishes goes to Nathan and all involved.'' All of our thoughts and prayers are with Nathan, his wife Kate and their family at this time. Through an incredible effort from members of each club, Nathan was given first aid until paramedics could arrive. Nathan's spinal cord has been damaged at the C4 level of his cervical vertebrae. "The injury has left Nathan a quadriplegic, paralysed from the shoulders down. There is no limit to what Nathan can achieve.'' "Nathan has begun his recovery at hospital in Sydney, and whilst he shows improvement each day the extent of his injuries and long term impact remain unclear. "At this stage, the injury has left Nathan a quadriplegic, paralysed from the shoulders down.