NRL player who became a TV star suffers horror spinal injury….
Here’s a sad update on a former NRL player turned TV personality who suffered a devastating spinal injury:
Alex McKinnon—an ex‑Newcastle Knights forward whose career ended after a 2014 on‑field injury—has become a prominent public speaker and TV figure since. During a Round 3 clash in 2014, a dangerous tackle fractured his C4 and C5 vertebrae, leaving him a quadriplegic . After extensive rehabilitation, McKinnon took up a recruitment role with the Knights and began speaking out about rugby league safety .
McKinnon has since appeared on television and at public events promoting support for injured athletes. His “Rise for Alex” fundraising round rallied fans and clubs across the NRL, raising millions for spinal injury survivors and safeguarding policies .
Now, it’s been revealed that McKinnon has suffered additional trauma to his spine, prompting concern from the rugby league community and his supporters. The full extent and specifics of this latest injury aren’t yet public—but given his history, the situation is being treated with utmost seriousness.
This marks yet another chapter in a life that has endured both tragedy and triumph, and has continued to influence change in player welfare. I’ll monitor updates and share verified details as they emerge.
