Dom Young injury: News, updates for Sydney Roosters winger ahead of NRL Las Vegas trip

Dominic Young will miss the Sydney Roosters' 2024 NRL season opener in Las Vegas after being on the receiving end of a crusher tackle from Toafofoa Sipley.

The winger was taken to hospital as a precaution after the Tricolours' 36-22 trial win over the Manly Sea Eagles, but later took to Instagram to tell fans he was "all good".

The Sporting News has the latest updates on Young's injury ahead of Round 1.

MORE: Sipley suspended over pre-season crusher

Dom Young injury: Will Sydney Roosters star play in Las Vegas?

In a report from News Corp, it is understood Young suffered ligament damage to his neck following the crusher incident.

The club's skipper James Tedesco has since opened up on his disappointment that the winger won't play in Vegas as a result of the unfortunate injury. 

"It's disappointing (Young won't play), he's been really exciting over the pre-season," Tedesco told AAP. 

"I don't think it's as bad as first thought...so hopefully he'll be right for round two."

Toafofoa Sipley suspended for Dom Young crusher tackle

Sipley was hit with a grade two crusher tackle charge after the incident, which resulted in a three-week suspension with an early guilty plea. 

The Manly forward will miss his side's opener, which is also in Vegas, against the Broncos as well as fixtures against the Roosters and Eels.

When does the 2024 NRL season start?

The 2024 NRL campaign will begin in early March.

It will all kick off in Vegas, when the Roosters, Brisbane Broncos, Sea Eagles and South Sydney Rabbitohs feature in a season-opener event.

Those games are scheduled for Sunday, March 3 (Australian time) and will be played at Allegiant Stadium, which is located in Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada.

The venue is the home of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders and fits roughly 65,000 fans.

Tickets are still on sale and can be purchased here.

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