Heffernan boost for Hull KR

James Gordon

The Championship’s top try scorer, Hull KR centre Andrew Heffernan, has received positive news following an eye injury sustained last weekend.

Heffernan, 22, has been cleared of any major damage by a specialist this week and could return for the weekend’s game at Swinton.

He left the field after receiving a scratch to his eye whilst making a tackle in the first half of his side’s 50-16 victory and was sent to hospital by the club’s medical staff for further assessment.

The former Penrith Panthers youngster has scored eight tries in nine appearances for the Robins.