Warriors and Kiwis five-eighth Kieran Foran. Photo: Getty ImagesIn what will be a massive blow to New Zealand's hopes of winning the Rugby League World Cup, star half Kieran Foran is reportedly set to pull out of the tournament due to lingering injury concerns. According to Australian media reports on Saturday, Foran will inform Kiwis coach David Kidwell this week that he is unavailable for selection for the Cup starting in October. "I tore my quad during the season," Foran said. "Medically I can't play in the World Cup.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 23, 2017 23:15 UTC