Rabbitohs forward Euan Aitken will miss NRL finals due to shoulder injury

South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Euan Aitken will miss the remainder of the 2026 NRL season following a fractured scapula sustained during Friday's 50-20 victory against the Sydney Roosters. The injury occurred late in the match, forcing the 31-year-old from the field. Club officials confirmed the diagnosis and projected a recovery timeline of three to four months. This timeline means Aitken will be unavailable for the start of 2027 pre-season training, though he is expected to return before the trials begin in February. Aitken finishes his campaign with 18 appearances, six tries, and a 95.9% tackle efficiency. He remains under contract with the Rabbitohs through the 2027 season.

• 12:26 AMZero Tackle NRL — Rabbitohs provide injury update on Euan Aitken