Blow
# blow - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
Big loss for Leinster as Nacewa to retire due to family reasons
The New Zealander is set to return to his homeland at the end of this season.
# blow - Sunday 10 March, 2013
Anthony Pilkington to miss Ireland’s World Cup double-header
Did the Norwich midfielder walk under a ladder or two when he picked up his passport.
# blow - Monday 17 December, 2012
Big Buck’s and Al Ferof set to be out for remainder of season
Horse trainer Paul Nicholls issued the news tonight, via a statement to reporters.
# blow - Saturday 15 December, 2012
Bad news, Trap! Dunne undergoes third hip operation in America
The defender faces a race to be fit in time for Ireland’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Sweden in March.
# blow - Sunday 4 November, 2012
Stephen Ferris ruled out of upcoming Ireland internationals
The Ulster forward suffered an ankle injury in Friday’s PRO12 win over Edinburgh at Ravenhill.
# blow - Friday 14 September, 2012
Darron Gibson ruled out for up to three weeks
David Moyes has admitted the player will be missed in Everton’s upcoming matches.
# blow - Sunday 26 August, 2012
Gavin Henson suffers suspected fractured cheekbone in friendly
The London Welsh back was about to embark on his latest comeback, following the termination of his Cardiff Blues contract in April.
# blow - Sunday 15 July, 2012
Uncertain future ahead for Khan after fourth round stoppage
The Bolton boxer was floored three times in two rounds by Danny Garcia – the new WBA light-welterweight champion.
# blow - Sunday 17 June, 2012
Heaslip and D’Arcy ruled out of final Test against the All Blacks
The Leinster duo are returning to Ireland after sustaining a fractured finger and calf strain in Saturday’s narrow loss to New Zealand.
# blow - Tuesday 29 May, 2012
Red Hand rocked as Cavanagh ruled out for the season
Tyrone manager Mickey Harte says that the four-time All-Star will play no part in this summer’s championship.
# blow - Friday 27 April, 2012
VIDEO: Nasty clash of heads leaves Panthers player with pulped nose
The last thing John Madden expected when he chased a loose puck was a face-full of his teammates’ helmet.
# blow - Monday 23 April, 2012
Donegal expect Murphy to miss Ulster opener
Donegal’s captain will not recover from a knee injury in time to face Cavan on 20 May.
# blow - Wednesday 11 April, 2012
Coughlan and Earls injury woe for Munster
The back row is out for six to eight weeks while the winger faces further scans today.
# blow - Tuesday 3 April, 2012
Roberts to miss Leinster game, ruled out for season
The centre is also out of Wales’ summer tour of Australia, having opted to undergo surgery.
# blow - Tuesday 21 February, 2012
AVB has the Blues as Terry set for knee operation
The Chelsea captain is out of tonight’s Champions League tie in Italy and faces two months on the sidelines.
# blow - Wednesday 31 August, 2011
Eye injury forces McKinley’s retirement
The young Leinster out-half has called time on his career after losing the sight in his left eye.
# blow - Monday 22 August, 2011
Shoulder injury could end Cavanagh’s season
Four-time All-Star now a significant doubt for the International Rules Series.
# blow - Monday 15 August, 2011
Fennelly an injury doubt for All-Ireland Final
Forward faces anxious wait after pulling up while playing for Ballyhale Shamrocks on Saturday.
































