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Monday 25 September 2023 Dublin: 17°C

# Injury Update

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Sexton due another visit to specialist, Kelleher out for up to six weeks
The in-form 21-year-old is due to be fit in time for Ireland’s Six Nations opener.
Cloete back in Munster mix after head injury but Marshall undergoes surgery
The hooker has had a procedure to remedy a knee issue.
Leinster rule Sexton out of Aviva date with Saints due to knee injury
The captain had to be helped from the field early in the second half of the win in Franklin’s Gardens.
Carbery to return later this month but Bleyendaal resting with neck issue
The New Zealander is dealing with ‘stiffness’ in his neck, where he has had previous injury issues.
Tomane fit again as Leinster suit up to tackle in-form Saints
The centre was in excellent form before a hamstring kept him out of the opening rounds of Europe.
Hanrahan returns to Munster training ahead of huge clash with Racing
Meanwhile, Stephen Larkham paid tribute to Alby Mathewson ahead of his departure.
Furlong and Doris among Leinster doubts ahead of trip to Top14 leaders Lyon
Sean Cronin will step up his training as he returns from neck injury.
Sean Cronin to resume skill work on return from neck injury
The hooker has not played since Ireland’s win over Russia.
Connacht optimistic on Thornbury as they are handed Aki boost
Their international centre will be available to face Leinster next weekend.
Cronin and McFadden in race to be fit for Leinster's European opener
The province kick off their campaign against Benetton midway through next month.
Conan set for extended spell out as Leinster number eight has foot surgery
Conan will go under the knife in the UK this week.
Murphy staying with Ireland in Japan while Carbery is 'in a great place'
The Ulster back row won’t be heading home after picking up a rib injury.
Murphy set for scan on rib injury as Ireland count cost of Russia win
Ireland said it was always the plan to replace Johnny Sexton after 40 minutes.
Ireland centre Farrell ruled out of Russia clash due to concussion
Jordi Murphy is due to join the squad in Kobe tomorrow and play on Thursday.
Ireland wait on further medical opinion after Conan has a 'bit of a setback'
The Leinster number eight has been in line to start tomorrow’s World Cup clash with Japan.
Sweetnam, Arnold and Goggin emerge as injury concerns for Munster
Johann van Graan’s side open their Pro14 season against Dragons on Saturday.
Aki and O'Mahony return to full Ireland training as Sexton is 'monitored'
Ireland were back on the training pitch today as they build-up to Saturday’s clash with Japan.
Sexton took 'bang on his thigh' but Ireland say replacement was tactical
Peter O’Mahony and Bundee Aki have passed HIA2 and could be available against Japan.
Double setback for Leinster as Daly and Frawley hit with pre-season injuries
Daly has been ruled out for up to five months after knee surgery.
Pre-season boost for Munster as prop Cronin returns after leg injury
The Ireland international has not played since November 2018 but is back to full fitness.
Ireland to assess Earls after Munster winger pulls up against Wales
Joe Schmidt said the 31-year-old was ‘walking around okay’ after being forced off this afternoon.
Healy 'bullish' about injury comeback as Ireland carefully manage Sexton and Earls
Joe Schmidt provided an injury update at the team’s Carton House base this afternoon.
Leinster's Lowe and Penny in a race to be fit for start of Pro14 season
The pair both had shoulder surgery during the summer.
Carbery cleared of fracture but Ireland anxiously wait on scan results
Joe Schmidt provided an injury update on the out-half, Rob Herring and Devin Toner.
Ireland continue to manage 'frustrated watcher' Sexton after thumb injury
A number of players, including the out-half, trained away from the main group in Limerick this morning.
Schmidt has no concerns over Sexton's fitness after thumb injury
The Ireland out-half is expected to be fit for the first World Cup warm-up against Italy next month.
O'Brien a major doubt for Pro14 final as Kearney recovers from head knock
The Leinster flanker is battling to overcome a hip problem in time for Saturday’s clash against Glasgow Warriors.
Blow for Leinster as Devin Toner ruled out of Pro14 final
The second row will undergo further assessment on a knee injury this week.
Toner's injury the only concern for Cullen's Leinster ahead of Pro14 final
The second row was forced off close to half-time at the RDS this afternoon.
Van der Flier and Gibson-Park back in contention for Leinster's Pro14 semi-final
Leo Cullen’s side must pick themselves back up for Saturday’s visit of Munster to the RDS.
Munster's TOD and Wycherley return as Carbery and Earls remain on comeback trail
The openside flanker has been sidelined since January.
Leinster 'optimistic' Cronin will be fit for Saturday's Champions Cup final
Stuart Lancaster says the hooker will be given every chance to prove his fitness for the Saracens showdown.
Munster wary of risking further setbacks for '95% fit' Carbery and Earls
Johann van Graan is hopeful of having the pair back for the Pro14 semi-final against Leinster.
Spurs' Vertonghen 'did not suffer a concussion' but a doubt for Champions League second leg
The Premier League side has defended their handling of the Belgian player’s head injury against Ajax.
'Fantastic news' as Murray trains while Earls and Carbery in line for return
Johann van Graan’s men will host Benetton in this weekend’s Pro14 quarter-final.
Munster 'err on the side of caution' as Murray pulls up with stiffness
Johann van Graan said the Munster scrum-half could have played against Connacht but they withdrew him as a precaution.
Connacht's Roux in fitness battle ahead of Pro14 quarter-final
The second row continues to battle a virus but Finlay Bealham has made a remarkable recovery and could return against Munster this weekend.
Cronin a concern for Newcastle final as Byrne to miss Leinster's run-in
The hooker sustained a calf injury during Sunday’s Champions Cup semi-final win over Toulouse.
Carbery still 'highly unlikely' for Munster as Earls and Kleyn look to prove fitness
Tyler Bleyendaal is set to wear Munster’s number 10 shirt against Saracens.
Leinster's Johnny Sexton on track to recover for Toulouse semi-final
The 33-year-old will increase his training load this week after a quad injury.