Warrington back row Yates ruled out for season

Luke Yates in action for Warrington. Seen only from the waist up Yates is standing with his hands on his hips, wearing a Warrington home jersey in the traditional yellow and blue. He has blood trickling down his jaw from his left ear.Getty Images

Luke Yates has made 30 appearances for Warrington since joining two years ago

Warrington Wolves back row Luke Yates is to miss the rest of the season with a neck injury.

The 31-year-old Australian had been in and out of the side since picking up the issue in a Super League clash against Leeds in March and will now have surgery.

Yates, who joined Wire from Huddersfield Giants in May 2024, signed a new two-year deal with the club in February and has made six Super League appearances this season.

"He's put a lot of effort in over the off-season getting the group to where it needs to be in standards, on and off the field," said Wolves head coach Sam Burgess.

"He's a heavy influence on the group and he's naturally disappointed."