‘Nearly blacked out’: Top NRL ref forced into shock early retirement

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Top NRL referee Henry Perenara has retired early at the age of 40 because of a serious medical issue that might strike the NRL ref during a game.

he had been diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, an abnormally fast heartbeat that causes shortness of breath, dizziness sweating or fainting.He said he had been officiating with the condition for almost 15 years and had an episode at training last week.“I don’t remember much of it, but that’s when I had to make the decision to give it away. You certainly don’t want to risk it happening in a game.”“I just kept pushing through it. It’s not life-threatening, but it’s not good either.

He went into officiating after playing 72 NRL games for five clubs and has refereed 204 first-grade games since making his debut in 2011. NRL: The Super Saturday panel breakdown who will stay and who will go from the Brisbane Broncos over the coming weeks.... NRL: The Super Saturday panel breakdown who will stay and who will go from the Brisbane Broncos over the coming weeks.

 

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