Huddersfield Giants lose key man for rest of Super League season in fresh blow
Tui Lolohea's season is over after he sustained a quad tear in Huddersfield Giants' recent win at Hull FC.
The half-back has scored six tries in 16 appearances for the Giants this year, including four in as many games before his latest injury blow.
Lolohea missed eight weeks in the first half of the campaign with a calf problem, an issue that also limited his involvement in pre-season.
Luke Robinson is now facing up to being without the Tonga international for the start of Huddersfield's 2026 preparations.
"He's torn his quad and it's not a small one," said the Giants boss.
"It's a 16-weeker, which is horrendous for Tui and us because he's been one of our game-breakers. He'd been building a decent combination with (Matt) Frawley so it's very disappointing to lose him.
"We won't just lose him for the remainder of the year, we'll lose him for a bit of pre-season as well. That's unfortunate."
Adam Swift, who has been restricted to 29 appearances in his two seasons with Huddersfield due to injuries, also suffered a fresh setback against Hull.
However, the winger could return before the end of the campaign.
"Swifty did his adductor in the middle of the game," added Robinson ahead of Saturday's home clash with Catalans Dragons.
"It's good and bad news, really. We were a little bit concerned that he was going to be out for the full season but after speaking to the specialist, he could be back for the last couple of games if all goes to plan.
"Kieran Rush will potentially get an opportunity to play this week. Olly Wilson has trained this week and fingers crossed he's good to go."