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St Helens captain Matty Lees shares injury recovery update after frustrating season

After his season-ending injury back in May, St Helens’ captain Matty Lees has shared an update on how he is recovering. Lees, 28, had to watch on from the Premier Sports studio as his England teammates beat Papua New Guinea…

By Sam Cook · Serious About Rugby League

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:30 PM

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Matty Lees confirmed his injury rehabilitation is nearly complete and he is back running ahead of pre-season.
The St Helens captain suffered a season-ending knee injury in May during a Challenge Cup clash with Wigan Warriors.
His knee surgery ruled him out of selection for England's Rugby League World Cup campaign.

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St Helens captain Matty Lees has shared a positive update on his rehabilitation from a season-ending knee injury suffered in May. Speaking as a pundit during Premier Sports' Rugby League World Cup coverage, the 28-year-old prop confirmed that he is nearing the end of his recovery process and has resumed running ahead of pre-season training.

Lees missed out on England's World Cup squad following knee surgery required after a collision in the Challenge Cup semi-final against Wigan Warriors. The upcoming 2027 Super League season will mark his final campaign with St Helens, with Lees having already signed a deal to join the PNG Chiefs for 2028.

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