# Comeback

This week

29th January 2023 - 3rd February 2023

Patrick McBrearty delivers some late drama for Donegal to stun Kerry

The concession of an opening goal on 14 minutes – a gift tucked home by Dara Moynihan – had stiffened the home side’s task.

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Sun 4:52 PM

Last year

2022

# Comeback

Munster recover from sloppy start to record bonus point victory over Edinburgh

Graham Rowntree’s men have now won three on the spin.

38.1k

Dec 2nd 2022, 9:38 PM

# Comeback

Scotland recall Finn Russell and Telea to make debut for the All Blacks

Scotland have yet to defeat New Zealand in more than a hundred years of trying.

5.9k

Nov 11th 2022, 3:38 PM

# Comeback

'Kilkenny with Colin Fennelly as a focal point would be a way better team'

Cats’ new management team should target the Ballyhale full-forward, the GAA Weekly podcast heard.

7.7k

Oct 20th 2022, 12:21 PM

# Comeback

Australia launch second-half rally to defeat Scotland as England survive France scare

Australia bounced back in the second half, with tries from Bienne Terita and Ashley Marsters.

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Oct 15th 2022, 11:07 AM

# Comeback

5 years on from last appearance, Diego Costa set for Premier League return

The striker could make his debut when Wolves take on West Ham this weekend.

4.4k

Sep 30th 2022, 6:29 PM

# Comeback

'It's about three years now since I've played for Ireland... It was tough'

Joe Hodge is ready to go again after experiencing a difficult time with injuries.

31.8k

Sep 26th 2022, 8:57 AM

# comeback on the cards

Taoiseach says he is open to seeing Bertie Ahern return to Fianna Fáil

Micheál Martin said that he has been engaging with the former Taoiseach in recent times.

32.9k

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Sep 15th 2022, 1:04 PM

# Long road back

'Honestly I was thinking about the anniversary coming up… it was tough'

Claire O’Riordan made her first competitive Ireland start in three years against Slovakia – 364 days after sustaining an horrific ankle injury.

13.4k

Sep 8th 2022, 12:03 PM

# Comeback

David Power: 'If it is possible down the line, he will put on that blue and gold jersey again'

Colin O’Riordan has called time on his seven-year Aussie Rules career because of a chronic hip injury.

9.1k

Aug 29th 2022, 1:01 PM

# Comeback

'Typical Seamus, he has worked brilliantly to get fit' - Lampard

The veteran Republic of Ireland full-back has not featured in the Merseysiders’ first three Premier League games.

8.4k

Aug 22nd 2022, 11:03 PM

# Comeback

Ronaldo returns in Man Utd's friendly draw with Rayo Vallecano

The 37-year-old, who missed the club’s pre-season tour to Thailand and Australia for personal reasons, wants to leave the club he rejoined last year.

14.8k

Jul 31st 2022, 8:11 PM

# Comeback

Cork produce brilliant second-half rally to see off stubborn Waterford

Cork only took the lead for the first time four minutes from the end of normal time in Croke Park.

6.9k

Jul 23rd 2022, 6:14 PM

# welcome return

Back from injury to stun the Dubs on 100th Donegal game and Mark McHugh's impact

Emer Gallagher and her side are now gearing up for a semi-final meeting with All-Ireland champions Meath.

8.1k

Jul 12th 2022, 3:44 PM

# Great expectations

Holders Netherlands have to settle for draw in Euros opener

They earned a point against Sweden while in the other group game, Portugal drew 2-2 with Switzerland.

3.6k

Jul 9th 2022, 10:27 PM

# Comeback

Serena Williams’ Eastbourne doubles run cut short

Partner Ons Jabeur has withdrawn with a knee injury, and the American will now turn her attention to Wimbledon.

4.5k

Jun 23rd 2022, 12:23 PM

# Comeback

Folau to make international return with Tonga - and eyes up World Cup date with Ireland

Folau and former All Blacks Charles Piutau and Malakai Fekitoa have also been included in the Tonga squad following changes to World Rugby’s eligibility rules.

7.6k

May 27th 2022, 8:03 AM

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10-man Drogheda come from behind to beat Finn Harps

The Donegal side also had a man sent off in stoppage time as Drogheda claimed a 3-1 win.

1.8k

May 20th 2022, 10:42 PM

# Comeback

Christian Eriksen marks emotional return to Parken Stadium with goal for Denmark

The 30-year-old had suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch during a Euro 2020 match last June.

6.2k

Mar 29th 2022, 7:43 PM

# Comeback

Earls back in contention for Munster with derby clash against Leinster looming

The 34-year-old returned to full training this week after recovering from the thigh injury that ruled him out of Ireland’s recent Six Nations campaign.

7.1k

Mar 28th 2022, 5:54 PM

# Comeback

'I'm happy to be back, I have no problems with my heart'

Alphonso Davies has been sidelined since December having been diagnosed with myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart, after he tested positive for coronavirus in January.

12.8k

Mar 27th 2022, 5:43 PM

# Comeback

United fight back for win in first WSL game in front of fans at Old Trafford

Ninth-placed Everton threatened to spoil the party but a penalty from Katie Zelem and Alessia Russo’s brace secured the points.

5.8k

Mar 27th 2022, 3:14 PM

# Comeback

Israel Folau seeking international comeback with Tonga - and could face Ireland in World Cup

Folau is eligible to play for Tonga – three years after getting sacked by Rugby Australia for posting an anti-gay message on his Instagram account.

7.3k

Mar 23rd 2022, 8:33 AM

# Comeback

Fofana's fairytale return gives Leicester reminder of what they've been missing

The defender – out for seven months with a broken leg – scored to help dump Rennes out, despite the Foxes losing 2-1 in France.

5.4k

Mar 17th 2022, 8:18 PM

# Comeback

Dan Biggar set for landmark 100th Wales appearance as Alun Wyn Jones returns

Fly-half will become the seventh Welshman to reach a century for their country.

3.7k

Mar 15th 2022, 4:12 PM

# Comeback

Mark Hughes was not ready for football to retire him

The former Man United star was appointed Bradford City manager earlier this week.

5.1k

Feb 25th 2022, 7:47 PM

# Comeback

Paul Ince makes winning return to management

Lucas Joao and John Swift scored second-half goals in a 2-1 Reading win.

7.2k

Feb 22nd 2022, 11:25 PM

# Comeback

8 months on from cardiac arrest, Christian Eriksen registers 2 assists as he nears Premier League return

The former Tottenham playmaker joined Brentford until the end of the season in January.

8.6k

Feb 21st 2022, 5:42 PM

# Comeback

Tiger Woods 'a long way' from return

The 46-year-old remains confident he’ll return to top-flight competition.

3.3k

Feb 16th 2022, 11:10 PM

# Comeback

Dave Kearney returns as Leinster name team to face Edinburgh

Meanwhile, Nick McCarthy makes his first start since returning from Munster in the summer.

8.0k

Feb 10th 2022, 12:38 PM

# Comeback

Major boost for Connacht with Buckley set to return from injury this weekend

The 31-year-old loosehead has been sidelined with a long-term ACL injury.

6.1k

Jan 25th 2022, 1:50 PM

# Super Mario

Balotelli gets Italy recall ahead of World Cup play-offs

Italy face off in late-March against North Macedonia and, in the case of victory, either Portugal or Turkey.

9.8k

Jan 24th 2022, 8:38 PM

# League One

Controversial ex-Wallabies star Folau set for return to rugby union in Japan

The 32-year-old has been picked to start for Rob Penney’s Shining Arcs this weekend.

7.6k

Jan 6th 2022, 4:14 PM

All time

# Comeback

Tiger Roll team considering Aintree return this weekend

Al Boum Photo and Champ also entered in Many Clouds Chase.

2.2k

Nov 29th 2021, 2:24 PM

# Comeback

The Irish midfielder who promptly went from playing in the Premier League to being bedbound and 'lonely'

Will Smallbone is ready to compete again after an ACL injury put him out of action for almost a year.

47.5k

Updated

Nov 12th 2021, 8:26 AM

# Comeback

Matt Doherty returns to the first team as Spurs held in Conte's first Premier League game in charge

The Dubliner came off the bench against Everton to make his first appearance since the opening day win over Man City.

6.7k

Nov 7th 2021, 3:58 PM

# Comeback

Wales star Jenkins returns for clash with world champions after three-year battle

The Cardiff flanker suffered a serious knee injury during Wales’ 2018 autumn victory over the Springboks and was sidelined for 26 months.

7.4k

Nov 4th 2021, 12:48 PM

# NBA

Chicago Bulls rally from 19-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics

DeMar DeRozan posted a season-high 37 points to help fuel the comeback.

2.8k

Nov 2nd 2021, 8:00 AM

# Comeback

Ireland U21 midfielder Smallbone makes first-team return after nearly a year out on bittersweet night

The youngster came off the bench but missed in the shootout during Southampton’s League Cup clash with Chelsea.

7.1k

Oct 26th 2021, 9:58 PM

# Comeback

Promising back row returns to Munster training after rupturing Achilles

John Hodnett underwent surgery last November.

13.7k

Sep 28th 2021, 12:33 PM