Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson injured in gas explosion

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson and his wife were airlifted to hospital after a BBQ gas bottle exploded in the Hunter Valley.

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson and his wife Sandra were reportedly airlifted to hospital after a gas explosion in the Hunter Valley.

The 47-year-old coach and his wife were having dinner at a property owned by former rugby league player and administrator John Quayle when the accident occurred, according to Nine News.

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The report states Robinson and his wife were injured when a BBQ gas bottle exploded on Monday night.

“Trent Robinson and his wife Sandra were at the property of John Quayle at the Hunter Valley,” Nine reporter Danny Weidler said.

“They were cooking dinner on Monday night when a BBQ gas bottle exploded.

Roosters coach Trent Robinson reportedly spent two nights in hospital. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

“Trent and his wife were injured and suffered burns to their arms, both were doused in cold water immediately.

“Ambulances and a rescue helicopter were sent to the property.

“The critical care medical team airlifted them to John Hunter Hospital.”

Robinson is a former Dally M coach of the year and has led the Roosters since 2013, winning three premierships during his 311-game stint with the Bondi Junction club.

The Roosters’ season ended against the Storm on September 27. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

File photo of John Quayle (left), who was hosting the couple. (Photo by Patrick Riviere/Getty Images)

Weidler added that Robinson and his wife spent an extended time at the hospital.

“Trent’s wife Sandra was kept there for a night,” the reporter said.

“Trent was kept there for a couple of nights because when there are gas injuries, monitoring of the lungs has to be taken care of as well.

“John Quayle and his wife were not injured fortunately and fortunately, Trent Robinson is back home recovering with his wife Sandra.”

The Roosters’ 2024 season ended with a preliminary final loss to eventual losing grand finalists the Melbourne Storm on September 27.