Some concerning scenes played out during Rugby League action over the weekend with Nathan Lowe suffering a bad injuryKieran Horn Digital Sports Journalist and William Jackson18:59, 05 Jul 2026Updated 19:14, 05 Jul 2026Play was brought to a halt during the Magic Weekend showdown between St Helens and Wigan Warriors after Nathan Lowe appeared to lose consciousness following an injury.Lowe had been putting in an impressive shift in only his second Super League outing for the Cherry and Whites, but his afternoon was cut short just before half-time at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.The young winger was bundled into touch by a group of Saints players and as they moved away, it became immediately apparent that Lowe had suffered a serious-looking leg injury.Medical staff dashed to his aid and eventually got him to his feet to escort him down the tunnel. However, as they guided Lowe along the touchline, the Wigan man appeared to faint.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! All the best sports news and much more on our dedicated Facebook pageParamedics rushed to his side and helped him back up to his feet, but Lowe appeared to lose consciousness once more and had to be laid down close to the touchline.Referee Chris Kendall was ultimately forced to halt play due to Lowe's condition, and several minutes elapsed before the closing moments of the first half could be completed, with Lowe placed on a stretcher and carried down the tunnel.Upon his withdrawal, Wigan Warriors wrote on X: "After a short stoppage whilst Nathan Lowe receives medical treatment, the winger is stretchered off the field.St Helens stated: "Nathan Lowe sadly has to come off due to injury. We hope the young player is on the mend ASAP."On the game being stopped, they added: "After a stoppage to ensure Lowe is taken off the field safely, we start again, no penalty after the tackle on report."Upon his withdrawal, the score was 6-8 in favour of St Helens. It has also been claimed that Lowe is suspected to have suffered a ruptured hamstring.On his passing out, broadcaster Sky Sports clarified that Lowe suffered a drop in blood pressure as he was assisted off the pitch, which caused him to pass out.Daryl Clark and Ethan Havard had both been withdrawn for head injury assessments shortly before the incident involving Lowe occurred.Earlier in the day at the Magic Weekend, Leeds Rhinos battered Bradford Bulls 50-16.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.
Rugby League game stopped as player collapses after injury
Some concerning scenes played out during Rugby League action over the weekend with Nathan Lowe suffering a bad injury













