Super League injuries: Several sides dealt major blows

Super League teams have had injury problems in the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup, even with just the four teams in action.

Hull KR’s bubble was slightly popped after they lost to Warrington Wolves last week and were beaten by Wigan Warriors in the semi-final.

Plus, news that he’s dealing with a trio of injuries.

Speaking after the game, head coach Willie Peters told the media about his concerns.

“Dean (Hadley) hurt his groin, Kelepi (Tanginoa) he has a sternum problem and i’m not sure if Joe Burgess passed his HIA.”

The loss of two forwards in Hadley and Tanginoa could prove a struggle, although they face the league’s weakest group in London Broncos on Sunday.

Joe Burgess went off after a late, acrobatic try and the Robins will be hoping he makes a quick return.

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Huddersfield Giants, as well as looking back at two heavy defeats, are looking at two new injury problems.

Matty English was taken off after twenty minutes with an unconfirmed HIA, meaning he could miss their match against Leigh Leopards in the Super League on Friday.

Meanwhile, extreme Adam Swift he missed their humiliating defeat against Wigan Warriors last weekend and only managed to play the first half of the semi-final.

Speaking to the BBC after the game, head coach Ian Watson said it was a concern.

He said, “It’s his groin. We thought he was fine, the medical team gave him the go-ahead and he felt pretty good himself, so the fact that he didn’t play is a bit of a concern for us.”

Adding more when he spoke in the press conference, he outlined more details: “All the indications from the medical team meant that we gave him all the permission to believe that he would be fine. He was feeling pretty good.

“The fact that he hasn’t been able to get through the full game is obviously a bit of a concern for us. We don’t know to what extent it is at this point.”