Mr Tooth , 25 , was playing for the Quirindi Lions in regional NSW . On Saturday he hit his head on an opponent 's shoulder during a tackle . He was airlifted to Newcastle 's John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition . On Sunday Nicholas Tooth , who had been living in Sydney , died in hospital .
Nicholas Tooth , 25 , was playing for the Quirindi Lions in regional NSW . On Saturday he hit his head on an opponent 's shoulder during a tackle . He was airlifted to Newcastle 's John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition . On Sunday Mr Tooth , who had been living in Sydney , died in hospital .