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# On The Mend

This year
2023
Conte set for more time away from Tottenham
Assistant boss Cristian Stellini will take charge in his absence, as he did for the 1-0 win over Manchester City earlier this month.
Tottenham boss Conte says gallbladder surgery has 'gone well'
‘I’m already feeling better… I can’t wait to get back on the field with the team.’
Last year
2022
Jack Crowley back training with Munster following injury scare
The 22-year old underwent a scan for a leg injury picked up in the URC win over Connacht at the weekend.
All time
Rachael Blackmore set to make injury comeback ‘in next couple of weeks’
History-making rider has been on sidelines since fall in July.
Benitez says Ireland captain Seamus Coleman could make swift return from hamstring injury
The defender sat out Ireland’s 1-1 draw with Serbia on Tuesday.
RG Snyman returns to Munster to continue rehab programme
The lock has left the Springboks camp as he works his way back to fitness following a knee injury and skin graft procedure.
Play stopped to pay tribute to Eriksen as Danes open scoring against Belgium after 99 seconds
Yussef Poulsen bagged the second-quickest goal in the tournament’s history at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang thanks medics for malaria recovery
The 31-year-old striker yesterday made his first start since contracting the illness while on international duty with Gabon.
Spurs boost as Harry Kane set to return from injury 'next week'
The striker is nursing an ankle problem.
Positive update on Bríd Stack after horror incident, with Cork great to make full recovery
Her club, Greater Western Sydney Giants, has issued a statement, confirming the extent of the neck injury.
Ireland striker Ronan Curtis recovering following Covid-19 diagnosis
Portsmouth striker developed Covid symptoms and tested positive, but is now ‘feeling fine’.
Davy Russell on the mend ahead of 'strange Christmas'
Envoi Allen is one of the horses the rider can look forward to.
Maradona to leave hospital following surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain
The 60-year-old is expected to continue his rehabilitation in Tigre, 30 kilometers north of Buenos Aires.
Maradona 'weak, tired' but improving, says doctor
The Argentine great will be advised to spend three days in hospital and he will require out-patient care over a longer term.
Chelsea 'keeper Mendy injured on international duty
Kepa may be pressed into an early return to action.
Cork jockey Coleman sidelined until October following nasty fall
Coleman fractured his humerus during racing at Southwell last week.
'I felt sick and insanely tired' - All-Ireland winner McGuinness recovering after Covid-19 illness
Marian McGuinness describes what it is like to be diagnosed with the coronavirus, and her path to recovery.
Former Dublin hurler 'symptom free' and 'improving every day' after Covid-19 diagnosis
Michael Carton has been sharing his personal experience.
Connacht hope Bealham's season isn't over following surgery on fractured ankle
The prop suffered the injury in last Friday’s defeat to Edinburgh.
Another bad break for 'tough bugger' Jack Kennedy won't dim desire to get back in the saddle
Johnny Ward chats to the West Kerry native about his journey back to fitness.
Manu Tuilagi returns to England training camp ahead of Ireland clash
The 28-year-old centre hopes to be fit for the Twickenham encounter in two weekends’ time.
Our problems are curable, says Kilcoyne
Munster prop Dave Kilcoyne believes the province have found the solutions to their problems.
'She was unconscious on the field': Teen camogie player recovering after collision in abandoned game
The meeting of Antrim and Westmeath will be rescheduled after Róisín McCormick was brought to hospital.
Giants rookie takes part in team training a month after being shot
Corey Ballentine progressed to 11-on-11 drills on Tuesday after ramping up individual work during team activities last week.
'Difficult to describe how I'm feeling, more confusion than sadness' - Loftus-Cheek undergoes Achilles surgery
The Chelsea midfielder posted an update after going under the knife.
Casillas 'strong as ever' after heart attack
The Porto goalkeeper thanked supporters for ‘all the messages and love’ after he he was rushed to hospital today.
Pele 'doing well' after treatment in Paris hospital
The 78-year-old was receiving antibiotics prior to the long flight back to his home country.
Glenn Hoddle says he is 'lucky' to be alive following cardiac arrest at BT Sport studio
The former England manager is on his way to a full recovery.
Buoyant Neuer boosts Bayern ahead of Liverpool trip
The World Cup-winning goalkeeper is confident that he will be back to full fitness in time for an eagerly-anticipated Champions League tie.
'James is getting better': 11 months on McCarthy nears Everton return after double leg-break
The Ireland midfielder has not played a senior competitive game for Everton since January.
Positive update on ex-England manager Hoddle after cardiac arrest
The 61-year-old suffered a major health scare when he collapsed while working for BT Sport last month.
Hartley set for return after lengthy concussion absence
The England skipper hasn’t played in five months following medical advice.
'I'll be back next year' - Tribe star Conroy explains his recovery from horror injury
The Galway midfielder speaks about breaking both of his legs, the surgery and the comeback plans in a fascinating interview.
Hope that Fitzgibbon will recover for All-Ireland U21 semi-final after being forced off for Cork seniors yesterday
The Cork U21 side are in action next Saturday against Wexford.
'The recovery has started already' - Galway star Conroy confirms he broke both of his legs
The key midfielder suffered the horror season-ending injury in his sides’ Super 8s opener.
Former Anfield star Jose Enrique reveals brain tumour surgery
The Spaniard is recovering but called it “the toughest few weeks of my life.”
Man United 'very positive' Ferguson will recover - Mourinho
The Red Devils boss also revealed that Michael Carrick will captain the team against Watford in his final game for the club on Sunday.
Andy Murray commits to tournament return in June ahead of Wimbledon
The former world number one has been out with a hip injury since January.
Clermont's teenage winger recovering in hospital after sickening head collision
Samuel Ezeala was making his debut for the French club against Racing yesterday when he suffered the injury.
Brady's recovery begins - 'Life goes quickly and it will soon come back round for him to join in again'
The Ireland international has undergone an operation on his knee injury.