Mitchell Moses will miss Rugby League World Cup 2026 due to a high-grade muscle tear from injury against New Zealand.
Kangaroos half Mitchell Moses will miss the remainder of Rugby League World Cup 2026 after sustaining a lower leg injury during the Australian team's 24-22 victory over New Zealand in the tournament-opening clash at Allianz Stadium on Thursday.
After playing on with the injury for several minutes in the first half, Moses eventually left the field less than two minutes into the second half and was unable to return.
Moses was sent for an MRI scan in Sydney yesterday and has since been diagnosed with a high-grade muscle tear, meaning he will take no further part in the tournament.
Kangaroos Coach Kevin Walters said Moses was understandably disappointed not to be able to contribute for the rest of the campaign.
"Mitch made a wonderful contribution to our World Cup preparations during the...