Castleford fullback Blake Taaffe to miss rest of Super League season with ruptured ACL
The 26 year old suffered the season ending injury against Wigan at the weekend
Castleford Tigers say fullback Blake Taaffe will miss the rest of the Super League season through injury.
He suffered a ruptured ACL in Sunday's game against Wigan Warriors.
The 26-year-old Australian joined Tigers last summer on a three year deal.
Director of Rugby Chris Chester said, "We are heartbroken for Blake. He’s a player who we brought here because we know what he can offer on the field but what he has brought to the squad has been beyond anything we had imagined."
"He is an incredibly popular member of the squad and a pleasure to be around. Now, we have to put the disappointment and sadness to one side and support Blake through his rehab so we can have him back and raring to go for 2027."
Head Coach Ryan Carr said, "I’m absolutely devastated for Blake. He has been a pivotal force behind the culture we are trying to build here at the club.
"To know he finished the game with a torn ACL is a testament to how tough he is and how much care he has for his teammates and his club.
"His team-first personality is what we admire about him and he will continue to be an integral part of our team off the field.
"His teammates love playing with him, we’re all shattered for him. All we can do is control what’s next and make sure we get Blake back to his flying best for the start of next season."
Taaffe is expected to spend the next year rehabilitating, targeting a return to the pitch in 2027.