NRL news 2026: Sam Walker injury, Sydney Roosters vs Dolphins result, video, highlights
Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker suffered a significant ankle injury during a 26-12 loss to the Dolphins. The match was marked by disciplinary issues, with two Dolphins players sent to the sin bin, but the Roosters were unable to capitalize on the advantage.
Why it matters
The injury to a key player impacts the Roosters' premiership prospects as the NRL season approaches its conclusion.
Sport NRL NRL Roosters ‘silenced’ as Walker limps off during dismal performance Lachlan Harper August 29, 2026 - 9.25am
shares Share article The Roosters ′ premiership hopes appear to have copped a major blow with Sam Walker leaving the field injured in his side’s 26-12 loss against the Dolphins .
Walker appeared to hurt his ankle after Kulikefu Finefeuiaki made an attempt to tackle him from behind.
Sam Walker of the Roosters walks off injured. Getty Images
Originally it was feared Walker had been subject to a hip drop tackle but the replay showed Finefeuiaki was already on the ground and pulled out of the tackle late.
Finefeuiaki’s knee had made slight contact with the back of Walker’s foot which led to the halfback screaming in agony.
“That’s just unfortunate ... no foul play (ruled) from the Bunker,” Michael Ennis said on Fox League.
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