"Atrocious refereeing" - Premiership match halted due to incident too graphic to show

Early fears suggested Stooke had fractured or dislocated his ankle, Coventry Live report.

Stooke said in a statement: "Massive thanks to all the Medical team last night @WaspsRugby and ambulance staff as well as hospital, you were incredible.

"Back home and feeling positive about recovery process, i'll be back in no time.

"Appreciate the love shown from everyone who’s messaged, means a lot."

Commentator Nick Mullins said during the coverage: "We've looked at the replay and we have decided we are not going to show it. It's a leg injury and it is a horrible one and we will save you the discomfort of seeing it at home."

Referee Iain Tempest was slammed for his handling of the awful incident.

Here are some of the worst rugby injuries:

This was the shocking souvenir Brian O'Driscoll was left with when he collided head-on with Scott Williams during the 2014 Ireland v Wales Six Nations’ match in Dublin.

Wasps were ultimately undone by knock-ons and errors as their hopes of silverware ended in frustration.

The South African tighthead prop did not blame Sarries flanker Maro Itoje - whose studs were responsible- for the sickening injury.

Warburton has also been the victim of huge blows to the face, with this one against Leinster a particular shiner. The flanker was taken off after just 13 minutes at the Arms Park and required stitches.

The Wales hooker's modelling career came to a sad end in February when this happened to him during a match for Gloucester. On Twitter, he accused his opponent of trying to steal his nose!

The Bath flanker resumed his career despite suffering permanent eye damage in an October 2010 collision with Gloucester’s Charlie Sharples.