St Helens prop Delaney ruled out for rest of season

George Delaney suffered a shoulder injury against Wigan Warriors on Friday night and has since undergone an operation following assessments this week; the 22-year-old prop has been a key player for St Helens this season, playing 20 times and scoring two tries

>St Helens have confirmed George Delaney will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.

>The prop suffered a shoulder injury against Wigan Warriors on Friday night and has since undergone an operation following assessments this week.

>A Saints statement read: "St Helens will give George our full support and everyone at the club is looking forward to seeing him back in action."

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>Delaney, 22, also confirmed the news on his Instagram on Wednesday, posting a post-operation picture with his arm in a sling.

>"Surgery done gutted my season has come to an end early," he wrote in the caption.

>"Tough few months ahead getting back fit ready for the challenge and looking forward to next year."

>The forward was one of three players taken off during the 38-16 loss to Wigan, with Jed Cartwright picking up a quad issue and Matty Evans failing his HIA.

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>Delaney has been a key player for Saints this season, playing 20 times and scoring two tries while stepping in for injured senior players.

>He is just two matches away from hitting 100 appearances for Saints, but will have to place reaching that milestone on hold.

>Saints sit seventh in the table, level on points with Hull KR and are looking to avoid missing out on the play-offs for the first time in Super League history.

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>Last week, head coach Paul Rowley stepped down from his role after navigating the club's injury crisis.

>His assistant Eamon O'Carroll has stepped in as interim coach and his side face York Knights at the LNER Stadium on Saturday evening.