Injuries Haunt NRL as Finals Berths Hang in Balance The National Rugby League (NRL) season is careening towards its climax, with several top teams decimated by a wave of injuries that threatens to upend the entire competition.
Newcastle's Dylan Lucas and Dylan Brown, Melbourne's Harry Grant, and veteran winger Daniel Tupou are among the latest victims, all suffering significant time on the sidelines.
Newcastle's crushing loss to the Sydney Roosters was compounded by Lucas' broken and dislocated ankle in the first half.