Rugby News: Player Injury and New Games

May 9, 2026, 06:10
AustraliaSports

Introduction

A big player for the Queensland team is hurt. Also, the NRL starts Round 10.

Main Body

Tom Dearden is a top player for Queensland. He hurt his leg in a game. He needs surgery next week. He cannot play for six to eight weeks. He will miss the first game on May 27. Queensland needs a new player. They might pick Sam Walker or Ezra Mam. These players are new. They might also pick Ben Hunt. Now, the NRL has more games. The Dragons team is not playing well. They have no wins. They play the Knights in Wollongong. The Dragons have some new players in the team. Other teams play too. The Rabbitohs play the Sharks. Finally, the Sea Eagles play the Broncos.

Conclusion

Queensland needs a new player for their team. Other NRL teams want to win more games.

Learning

💡 The 'Possibility' Word: Might

In the text, we see: "They might pick Sam Walker."

When you are not 100% sure about the future, use might. It is like saying "maybe."

How to use it: Person/Group →\rightarrow might →\rightarrow action

Examples from the story:

  • They might pick Sam Walker.
  • They might pick Ben Ezra Mam.

Daily Life Examples:

  • I might go to the park today. (Maybe I will, maybe I won't).
  • It might rain tomorrow. (I am not sure).

📅 Talking about the Future: Will

When the writer is sure about the date or the result, they use will.

  • "He will miss the first game." →\rightarrow This is a fact. It is certain.

Quick Contrast:

  • Might = Maybe ≈\approx 50% sure.
  • Will = Yes ≈\approx 100% sure.

Vocabulary Learning

big
Large in size
Example:The big player was the tallest on the team.
player
A person who plays a sport
Example:The player scored a goal in the game.
hurt
To cause pain or injury
Example:He hurt his leg during the match.
starts
Begins to happen
Example:The NRL starts on Round 10.
round
A series of games in a competition
Example:He will miss the first game in Round 10.
game
A sports match
Example:The team played a game against the Knights.
top
Highest or best
Example:Tom Dearden is a top player for Queensland.
leg
The lower part of the body
Example:He hurt his leg in a game.
surgery
A medical operation to fix something
Example:He needs surgery next week.
next
Coming after the present
Example:He needs surgery next week.
week
Seven days
Example:He needs surgery next week.
cannot
Not able to
Example:He cannot play for six to eight weeks.
play
To participate in a game
Example:He cannot play for six to eight weeks.
six
The number after five
Example:He cannot play for six to eight weeks.
eight
The number after seven
Example:He cannot play for six to eight weeks.
miss
Fail to attend or participate
Example:He will miss the first game on May 27.
first
Coming before all others
Example:He will miss the first game on May 27.
May
A month of the year
Example:He will miss the first game on May 27.
needs
Requires something
Example:Queensland needs a new player.
new
Not existing before
Example:Queensland needs a new player.
pick
Choose someone
Example:They might pick Sam Walker.
more
Additional quantity
Example:The NRL has more games.
not
Used to negate
Example:The Dragons team is not playing well.
playing
Engaged in a sport
Example:The Dragons team is not playing well.
well
In a good state
Example:The Dragons team is not playing well.
wins
Achieves victory
Example:They have no wins.
team
A group of players
Example:Queensland needs a new player for their team.
win
To achieve victory
Example:Other NRL teams want to win more games.
players
People who play a sport
Example:These players are new.