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ABC News
2 days ago
- General
- ABC News
NSW State of Origin star Mitch Barnett to miss remainder of 2025 season with ACL rupture in right knee
Mitchell Barnett has been ruled out for the season after scans confirmed the Warriors and NSW State of Origin prop has suffered a ruptured ACL. Barnett had the worst news confirmed on Monday in Auckland, after being assisted from the ground in the Warriors' 36-30 win over South Sydney on Sunday. His injury comes as a mega blow for the Warriors, with Barnett a key member of the club's rise up the ladder to second spot this year. It is also a significant issue for the Blues. Barnett laid an early foundation for NSW in their 18-6 series-opening win, and has just two-and-a-half weeks before the next clash in Perth on June 18. Stefano Utoikamanu looms as the favourite for the spot, after he was part of NSW's 20-man squad for game one and placed on standby for Payne Haas. But Keaon Koloamatangi will also likely remain an option, after being the form prop of the NRL for the past month following his move infield from the second row. The Rabbitohs forward topped 200 metres again against the Warriors, scored a try, made eight tackle busts and played 80 minutes for the third straight game. Koloamatangi debuted in the 2023 dead rubber, starting in the second row and tapping on a pass in the lead up to the first NSW try. "Obviously one of my big goals is to get back there," Koloamatangi said. "But obviously you've got to play good at club level to be able to make the team. So I'm trying to just do that." Asked if he would enter the arena better prepared now with that experience under his belt, the Souths enforcer said he would. "Especially after playing for Tonga against Australia as well," added the 27-year-old. "They're obviously a mixture of both New South Wales and Queensland players. Koloamatangi's move to the front row has made him one of several big-minute machines in the middle. Haas has long been the benchmark for props, while Terrell May has also become an 80-minute option for Wests Tigers after his move there from the Sydney Roosters this year. Koloamatagi's situation is slightly different, given he lost 10kg in the pre-season — which made him the leanest he has been since he was a teenager playing centre. "You've got to be lean and a lot fitter than back in the day. There's not many big-muscle props anymore that play," Koloamatangi said. "Especially with the interchanges going down to eight. The more minutes you play, the more valuable. "No matter what position I play, I try and be the best at it. "Obviously, the best props in the world, like Payne, they play massive minutes and do a massive amount of work. So I just try and do that for my team." AAP
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Scans confirm devastating ACL blow to Warriors and NSW Blues prop Mitchell barnett
The New Zealand Warriors have been dealt a hammer blow with scans confirming gun prop Mitchell Barnett has suffered a torn ACL. Four days after laying the foundation for the Blues' State of Origin win in Brisbane, Barnett had to be assisted from Accor Stadium on Sunday with a knee issue. The front-rower immediately clutched at his right knee while lying on the ground in pain following an attempted tackle on Jayden Sullivan during the win over the Rabbitohs. The club confirmed the devastating scan results on Monday. 'Worst fears of a serious knee injury have been confirmed for inspirational New Zealand Warriors co-captain Mitchell Barnett,' the club said in a statement. 'Scans today revealed he suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in his right knee in yesterday's Round 13 NRL clash against the Rabbitohs in Sydney. 'Barnett will meet specialists in the coming days to determine a timeline for surgery.' The injury also presents NSW coach Laurie Daley with a major headache for game two. Stefano Utoikamanu looms as the favourite for the spot, after he was part of NSW's 20-man squad for game one and placed on standby for Payne Haas. But Keaon Koloamatangi will also likely remain an option, after being the form prop of the NRL for the past month following his move in field from the second row. The Rabbitohs forward topped 200 metres again against the Warriors, scored a try, made eight tackle busts and played 80 minutes for the third straight game. Koloamatangi debuted in the 2023 dead rubber, starting in the second row and tapping on a pass in the lead up to the first NSW try. 'Obviously one of my big goals is to get back there,' Koloamatangi said. 'But obviously you've got to play good at club level to be able to make the team. So I'm trying to just do that.' Asked if he would enter the arena better prepared now with that experience under his belt, the Souths enforcer said he would. 'Especially after playing for Tonga against Australia as well,' added the 27-year-old. 'They're obviously a mixture of both New South Wales and Queensland players. 'My confidence is high at the moment. I feel like I'm playing good footy. Whatever happens, happens.' Koloamatangi's move to the front row has made him one of several big-minute machines in the middle. Haas has long been the benchmark for props, while Terrell May has also become an 80-minute option for Wests Tigers after his move there this year. Koloamatagi's situation is slightly different, given he lost 10kg in the pre-season and made him the leanest he has been since he was a teenager playing centre. 'You've got to be lean and a lot fitter than back in the day. There's not many big-muscle props anymore that play,' Koloamatangi said. 'Especially with the interchanges going down to eight. The more minutes you play, the more valuable. 'No matter what position I play, I try and be the best at it. 'Obviously, the best props in the world, like Payne, they play massive minutes and do a massive amount of work. So I just try and do that for my team.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Koloamatangi ready for Origin after blow to teammate
Mitchell Barnett has been ruled out for the season after scans confirmed the Warriors and NSW State of Origin prop has suffered a ruptured ACL. Barnett had the worst news confirmed on Monday in Auckland, after being assisted from Accor Stadium in the Warriors' 36-30 win over South Sydney on Sunday. His injury comes as a mega blow for the Warriors, with Barnett a key member of the club's rise up the ladder to second spot this year. It is also a significant issue for the Blues. Barnett laid an early foundation for NSW in their 18-6 series-opening win, and has just two-and-a-half weeks before the next clash in Perth on June 18. Stefano Utoikamanu looms as the favourite for the spot, after he was part of NSW's 20-man squad for game one and placed on standby for Payne Haas. But Keaon Koloamatangi will also likely remain an option, after being the form prop of the NRL for the past month following his move infield from the second row. The Rabbitohs forward topped 200 metres again against the Warriors, scored a try, made eight tackle busts and played 80 minutes for the third straight game. You can't stop Keaon Koloamatangi! 💪#NRLSouthsWarriors — NRL (@NRL) June 1, 2025 Koloamatangi debuted in the 2023 dead rubber, starting in the second row and tapping on a pass in the lead up to the first NSW try. "Obviously one of my big goals is to get back there," Koloamatangi said. "But obviously you've got to play good at club level to be able to make the team. So I'm trying to just do that." Asked if he would enter the arena better prepared now with that experience under his belt, the Souths enforcer said he would. "Especially after playing for Tonga against Australia as well," added the 27-year-old. "They're obviously a mixture of both New South Wales and Queensland players. "My confidence is high at the moment. I feel like I'm playing good footy. Whatever happens, happens." Koloamatangi's move to the front row has made him one of several big-minute machines in the middle. Haas has long been the benchmark for props, while Terrell May has also become an 80-minute option for Wests Tigers after his move there from the Sydney Roosters this year. Koloamatagi's situation is slightly different, given he lost 10kg in the pre-season - which made him the leanest he has been since he was a teenager playing centre. "You've got to be lean and a lot fitter than back in the day. There's not many big-muscle props anymore that play," Koloamatangi said. "Especially with the interchanges going down to eight. The more minutes you play, the more valuable. "No matter what position I play, I try and be the best at it. "Obviously, the best props in the world, like Payne, they play massive minutes and do a massive amount of work. So I just try and do that for my team."
1News
3 days ago
- Sport
- 1News
Barnett knee injury takes shine off Warriors' win over Rabbitohs
NSW prop Mitchell Barnett is in extreme doubt for State of Origin II after suffering a serious-looking knee injury in the Warriors' 36-30 win over South Sydney. On a day when Alex Johnston scored a hat-trick and became only the second man to reach 200 career tries, the Rabbitohs fell short of pulling off a comeback at Accor Stadium. After they trailed 30-12 with 21 minutes to go, Johnston's second and third tries of the day got the Rabbitohs back within six points. Both teams then traded tries late, but the Warriors ultimately held on to remain deeply entrenched in the NRL's top four at the halfway mark of the competition. Still, the chief concern for the visitors will be their co-captain, Barnett. ADVERTISEMENT Four days after laying the foundation for the Blues' series-opening win in Brisbane, the prop had to be assisted from Accor Stadium tonight with a knee issue. The Warriors front-rower will require scans, after he clutched at his right knee while lying on the ground in pain following an attempted tackle on Jayden Sullivan. Beyond the Warriors, his injury may also have significant ramifications for the Blues, with game two in Perth just 17 days away. Stefano Utoikamanu was NSW's back-up front-rower for the series opener, but Keaon Koloamatangi again made his case in Souths' loss. After totalling 494 metres in his first two games since moving from second row to prop, the one-time Origin player ran another 189 tonight. The 27-year-old got through 80 minutes again, bust eight tackles and scored the Rabbitohs' first try when he barged through three defenders to go over the line. Johnston got his first moments later when he picked off a Luke Metcalf pass and went 90 metres to score, and at that point Souths looked on top, leading 12-4. ADVERTISEMENT Then the Warriors kicked into gear with five tries in the space of 24 minutes around halftime. Metcalf was the main star, with the Dally M leader setting up three tries for the match and scoring one himself when he went 85 metres from dummy-half. Second-rower Leka Halasima again showed his talent when he stepped back through a gap and beat three defenders to the line. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck also bagged a double in one of his better games of the season on the wing for the Warriors. Latrell Mitchell and Johnston still offered the Rabbitohs some late hope, with the Souths fullback sending his winger over for two late tries in the second half. And while that took Johnston to the 200-try milestone and have him within 12 of Ken Irvine's record tally, it wasn't enough to keep the Rabbitohs inside the NRL's top eight.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
NSW Blues and Warriors rocked by major blow as Mitchell Barnett suffers knee injury
NSW coach Laurie Daley will be sweating on the fitness of Mitchell Barnett after the enforcer was forced from the field with what appeared to be a serious knee injury during the Warriors' 36-30 win over South Sydney at Accor Stadium on Sunday. The 31-year-old's knee appeared to collapse inward as he attempted to tackle Rabbitohs halfback Bud Sullivan midway through the first half. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. After being helped from the field by two trainers, the Blues enforcer went straight up the tunnel and was later seen on crutches in the dressing rooms. While confirming that Barnett had hurt his knee, Warriors coach Andrew Webster claimed he didn't know the extent of the injury. 'He's definitely done a knee injury of some description,' Webster said post-match. 'We're waiting for scans… we honestly don't know what it is right now. 'There are different grades to each different injury and until you look under the hood, you honestly don't know.' Barnett's absence would be a horror blow to a Blues side looking to wrap up their second-straight Origin series at Perth's Optus Stadium on June 18. In the Blues' 18-6 win over Queensland in Origin 1 last week, in just over 40 minutes, Barnett ran for 110 metres and made 26 tackles. However, if Barnett is to be ruled out of Origin 2, Souths' Keon Koloamatagi couldn't have done more to put his hand up to replace the Warriors star. Despite being in the losing side, the Bunnies forward couldn't have done more, scoring one try, running for a whopping 197m, made 8 tackle breaks and 39 tackles.
