- Leeds Rhinos’s Stevie Ward dislocated his shoulder on Friday win over Hull
- On Monday a specialist ruled Ward out of the Super League Grand Final
- The final is set for a 74,000 sell-out for the first all-Yorkshire decider in 12 years
Leeds Rhinos back-row forward Stevie Ward has been ruled out of Saturday’s Grand Final with Castleford after dislocating his shoulder.
Ward saw a specialist on Monday after requiring gas and air to have the shoulder put back in place following Friday’s semi final win over Hull.
The 20th Grand Final is set for a 74,000 sell-out for the first all-Yorkshire decider for 12 years.
Leeds Rhinos back-row forward Stevie Ward has been ruled out of Saturday’s Grand Final
Speaking after Friday’s win over Hull, Rhinos team-mate Brad Singleton creditied Ward with the team’s spot in the Grand Final.
‘From the depths of last year – and the ridicule – it is emotional,’ he told the Yorkshire Evening Post.
‘It is big for this group – there are certain individuals who got dragged through it, but my thoughts are with Stevie Ward.
‘He is a very unlucky fella and he is an absolute warrior. He performs every week and we wouldn’t be where we are without him.’
Meanwhile, Warrington Wolves are discussing a deal for Gold Coast Titans half-back Tyrone Roberts. They have also signed New Zealand international centre Bryson Goodwin on a two-year contract from Leigh.