Hudson Young ruptures his Achilles, injury update, video; Canberra Raiders v South Sydney Rabbitohs result
Canberra Raiders star Hudson Young is expected to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon during a match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The injury occurred during a high-intensity game, marking a significant blow to the team's roster.
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shares Share article The Rabbitohs looked set for a long trip back to Sydney from the nation’s capital on Saturday until an inspiring half-time speech and a likely season-ending injury to a Raiders star left the side within arms reach of victory.
Canberra had piled on 28 points in 27 minutes in the first half, before the parachutes came out and they scored only once more before full-time. The Rabbitohs piled on the heat and looked a chance to pull off a stunning comeback.
Hudson Young goes down with an Achilles injury. Fox Sports
The hosts eventually held on for a 34-24 victory, but it looks as if it’s come at a cost.
Hudson Young was in agony when he left the field with a lower-leg injury, and cameras at full time showed him wearing a moon boot, and Young in tears. Club officials suspect a ruptured Achilles.
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