Kyle Flanagan 'cleared of any serious injury' after being knocked out, stretchered off in scary scenes

Dragons five-eighth Kyle Flanagan has been cleared of any serious injury following scans at hospital after a head clash with teammate Hayden Buchanan.

Flanagan was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital as a precaution after sustaining the heavy concussion and potential neck injury against the Titans, but imaging confirmed no structural damage.

The team issued a statement that Flanagan will continue to be monitored by club medical staff under NRL concussion protocols regarding the return-to-play timeline and he is travelling home with the team on Monday.

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Flanagan was stretchered off the field after a case of friendly fire caused distressing scenes at Cbus Super Stadium.

While trying to tackle Oliver Pascoe, Flanagan's head clash with Buchanan immediately knocked him out, with Steve "Blocker" Roach admitting on Fox League that "Flanagan (looked) to be in all sorts of trouble."

Blood was shown coming from his face as he laid on the ground before a medicab had to be used to transport him off the field.

There was frustration from the Titans with the referee calling time off as Tino Fa'asuamaleaui was crossing the line off the next play the ball.

However, the seriousness of the situation took over as a long delay followed.

Post-match, Dragons coach and Kyle's father Shane Flanagan admitted his son was "agitated" and knocked out for possibly five minutes.

"He's been taken to hospital. Someone said he was unconscious for five minutes so that's a big concern. He's rang his mum and his wife and they're taking him for precautionary X-rays," he said.

The coach was unable to confirm if there was any neck damage after he was taken off in a brace.

Lyhkan King-Togia was the man who came on for Flanagan and at the time the Dragons were leading 14-12.

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In the 71st minute, the Titans levelled the scores with a penalty goal before an Arama Hau try moments later put his side into the lead.

A penalty goal on the final siren sealed the 22-14 lead with the Titans gifting Josh Hannay his first win as Gold Coast coach.

From the game there were two players put on report with Titans forward Mo Fotuaika the first for a high shot.

Jaydn Su'A also faces strife for a hip drop tackle late in the match.

Next week the Dragons play the Cowboys on Saturday afternoon while the Titans are in the following match against Brisbane.