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# Double Blow

Last year
2022
# Double Blow
Double blow for Wales as Leigh Halfpenny and Tommy Reffell ruled out of Argentina clash
Reffell was forced off during the 55-23 defeat to New Zealand, with Halfpenny withdrawn before kick-off.
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Nov 8th 2022, 1:42 PM
All time
# Double Blow
Aaron Connolly and Callum Robinson ruled out of Ireland's international triple-header
Connolly has been withdrawn through injury, while Robinson is confirmed as the player who tested positive for Covid-19.
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Nov 11th 2020, 1:22 PM
# back to front
Ireland Women suffer double injury blow as they bid to bounce back after Italy defeat
Centre Michelle Claffey required surgery on the ankle injury picked up in Italy, while Leah Lyons will be sidelined with a shoulder issue.
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Mar 5th 2019, 7:10 AM
# Double Blow
More injury woes for Galway as duo to miss league through injury
Key defender Declan Kyne and forward Cillian McDaid are big losses for Kevin Walsh.
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Feb 8th 2019, 10:40 AM
# Double Blow
Cruciate injuries rule Palace duo Dann and Puncheon out for the season
Roy Hodgson confirmed the club’s captain and vice-captain will both miss the remainder of the campaign.
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Jan 3rd 2018, 9:55 AM
# big loss
Boost for Arsenal as key Bayern duo are ruled out of Champions League clash
Carlo Ancelotti must plan without Franck Ribery and Jerome Boateng for tomorrow night’s tie.
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Feb 14th 2017, 12:08 PM
# Double Blow
Sexton out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Scotland
Peter O’Mahony will also be unavailable for the trip to Murrayfield.
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Jan 31st 2017, 1:32 PM
# Double Blow
England centre out of Six Nations after sustaining a broken leg and ankle damage in same game
Henry Slade faces a lengthy period on the sidelines.
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Dec 8th 2015, 2:12 PM
# another man down
Lightning strikes twice as Wales' World Cup chances suffer another blow
Rhys Webb has been ruled out of the tournament.
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Sep 8th 2015, 9:35 AM
# Double Blow
Injury worries for Ireland as O'Connell and Earls miss Munster match
The duo have been replaced by Billy Holland and Casey Laulala for this evening’s Pro12 game in Scotland.
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Oct 25th 2013, 8:01 PM
# Double Blow
Wallabies lose Pocock to injury for England Test
The flanker will miss Saturday’s Test at Twickenham, as will lock Kane Douglas.
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Nov 13th 2012, 10:27 AM
# Double Blow
Injury rules Brian O'Driscoll and Rory Best out of November Series
Ireland have lost the services of their in-form hooker and inspirational captain.
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Oct 30th 2012, 3:21 PM
# Double Blow
Heineken Cup blow for Munster as Earls and du Preez ruled out of French trip
There is a silver lining to the selection cloud as Felix Jones is in line for a comeback.
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Oct 10th 2012, 7:40 PM
# Double Blow
Which Tyrone players have quit Mickey Harte's panel
Star duo call time on inter-county career.
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Nov 19th 2010, 3:50 PM