The Gold Coast Titans are rallying after one of their future stars was hospitalised following an under-17s trial against Burleigh on the weekend.

Joseph Pouniu was captaining the young Titans outfit during the pre-season clash when the teenager reportedly collided with the goalposts according toย MyGC,ย causing Pouniu to suffer a serious neck injury in the process.

The youngster was hospitalised in Brisbane following the incident, and remains there in a serious but stable condition.

NRL Rd 16 - Knights v Titans
NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Titans players warm up during the round 16 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Gold Coast Titans at McDonald Jones Stadium, on July 01, 2022, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell is shattered by the incident, and urged the public to respect Pouniu during this time period.

โ€œJoseph is a terrific young man and leader and is a big part of our Future Titans program," Mitchell said in a public statement.

โ€œThe club and the wider rugby league community will support Joseph and his family through this time.

โ€œWe will also make sure the rest of our Future Titans playing squad have the support they need.

โ€œIn respect to Joseph and his family, given the road that's ahead for them, we offer our ongoing support and respect their privacy at this time.โ€