Canberra Raiders NRL News

Raiders' Matty Nicholson faces surgery for a syndesmosis injury and fractured fibula, sidelining him long-term.

Zero Tackle

Canberra Raiders forward Matty Nicholson is facing a long spell on the sidelines as he undergoes surgery on a syndesmosis injury anf fractured fibula.

Any hope of a speedy return for Nicholson - who has been a breakout player for the Raiders this year following his move from England - has been dashed with the news.

At one point, the Raiders led the game 20 points to nil, before being overrun 32 points to 20 in the second half.

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Canberra's Matty Nicholson faces three months out due to an ankle injury, disrupting their NRL prospects.

Canberra Weekly

Canberra's unlikely, charmed run to the NRL's top four has hit an early roadblock with English import Matty Nicholson facing three months on the sideline.

Back-rower Nicholson has been a revelation since arriving at Canberra from Super League club Warrington over the off-season.

The 21-year-old Yorkshireman has made a spot on the Raiders' right edge his own, registering five tries in nine games.

But Nicholson is now staring at a prolonged absence from the NRL after sustaining an ankle injury and fracture to his fibula in last weekend's loss to Canterbury.

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Canberra's Matty Nicholson will miss three months due to a syndesmosis injury and fractured fibula.

Wide World of Sports

Canberra have been dealt a massive blow, with in-form English recruit Matty Nicholson set to miss the next three months of action.

The 21-year-old left the field with an ankle injury during Saturday's loss against the Bulldogs and has since undergone scans.

The club has since confirmed Nicholson suffered both a syndesmosis injury and a fractured fibula, with an estimated recovery time of 12 weeks.

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