Play was suspended during the Magic Weekend clash between St Helens and Wigan Warriors after Nathan Lowe appeared to lose consciousness following an injury.
Incident Details
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 the break at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The young winger was bundled into touch by a group of Saints players and as they moved away, it quickly became apparent that Lowe had suffered a serious-looking leg injury.
Medical staff rushed to his aid and eventually helped him to his feet to escort him down the tunnel. However, as they guided Lowe along the touchline, the Wigan man appeared to faint. Paramedics hurried to his assistance and helped him back upright, but Lowe appeared to lose consciousness once again and had to be laid down close to the touchline, according to reports from All Out Rugby League.
Match Suspension
Referee Chris Kendall ultimately halted 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 taken down the tunnel. Broadcaster Sky Sports subsequently confirmed that Lowe had experienced a drop in blood pressure as he was assisted from the pitch, which ultimately caused him to pass out.
Daryl Clark and Ethan Havard had both left the field for head injury assessments shortly before the incident involving Lowe occurred.
