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Hull KR captain Shaun Lunt is being treated in hospital for a serious infection, Hull Live can confirm.

Club officials have confirmed that the Rovers hooker was admitted to hospital yesterday and will not play any further part in the 2018 campaign.

The 31-year-old has made just 16 appearances this term, after struggling with shoulder and knee problems throughout the year.

Having played through the pain barrier with back and neck issues in recent weeks, the Robins skipper is currently being supported in hospital by the club's medical staff and will undergo further tests in due course.

Hull KR statement in full

Hull Kingston Rovers can confirm that club captain Shaun Lunt has been hospitalised with a serious infection and is undergoing treatment that will rule him out for the rest of the 2018 season.

Lunt was taken into hospital yesterday and is currently being treated whilst undergoing further tests, with the club’s medical staff and player welfare manager closely supporting Shaun and his family during his recovery.

(Image: Jerome Ellerby)

The infection will rule the Robins skipper out of this Sunday’s clash with Widnes Vikings at KCOM Craven Park and next week’s Million Pound Game should the club feature in that match.

Everybody connected to Hull KR wishes Shaun all the best for a speedy recovery and we look forward to welcoming him back for pre-season training in November.

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