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# Setback

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Cork U20 star forward suffers devastating cruciate blow
Conor Corbett had been in stunning form for the Rebels, who were crowned Munster champions on Thursday.
Springboks suspend training again after a new positive Covid-19 case
It’s the second time in eight days that the Boks have been hit by Covid.
Taoiseach: 'Safest way' to return to indoor hospitality is to limit access to those vaccinated or recovered from Covid
The reopening was planned for 5 July but is to be delayed for at least two weeks.
‘Football ain’t coming home’ – Graeme Souness leads criticism of England
Three Lions captain Harry Kane was roundly criticised after he fired another blank against Scotland.
England's 21 June lockdown lifting to be delayed until 19 July as scientists seek to 'buy time'
UK PM Boris Johnson will make the announcement at 6pm this evening.
Portugal send for Dalot after Covid rules Cancelo out of Euro 2020
The departure of the Manchester City player is a big blow for one of the tournament favourites.
France captain Ollivon set for long-term absence after serious knee injury
The injury could leave the 28-year-old sidelined for up to nine months.
Guardiola the fall guy as Man City's Champions League anguish goes on
The Catalan won the Champions League twice in his first three seasons as a senior coach at Barcelona.
Marc Bircham's Waterford reign begins with defeat
Ronan Boyce’s early header secured a 1-0 win for Derry City.
Another off-day for Tottenham gives 'wantaway' Harry Kane more food for thought
Spurs suffered a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, which severely hurt their Europa League chances.
Ireland's Dan Martin loses over six minutes on Giro leader and slips back to 18th place
Martin finished in 40th place in Stage 11 of the tour.
Barca title hopes hanging by a thread after Levante draw
Barcelona’s chances of taking the title off this season would now appear remote.
'We're keeping them in the loop' - Munster updating Springboks on Snyman fitness ahead of Lions tour
The South African lock will have minor surgery on a fresh knee injury this week.
Mayo sweating on fitness of AFLW star after shoulder surgery in Australia
Sarah Rowe starred for Collingwood this season, while carrying a shoulder problem.
Cork football squad hit by double ACL injury blow
Killian O’Hanlon and Aidan Browne are both likely to miss the entire 2021 intercounty season.
Barcelona's shock defeat keeps La Liga title race wide open
Lionel Messi scored the opener but Granada came back to win 2-1.
Arsenal's Kieran Tierney out for up to 6 weeks with knee injury
The Scotland full-back limped off before half-time against Liverpool on Saturday.
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos set to miss Liverpool clash with calf injury
The defender is also expected to miss El Clasico against Barcelona the following Saturday.
Fulham's Premier League survival bid suffers major blow after Leeds defeat
Raphinha sealed a 2-1 win for Leeds at Craven Cottage.
Setback rules Energumene out of Arkle challenge
Willie Mullins’ runner misses Shishkin clash.
Cruciate injury rules World Cup silver medallist out as Ireland name squad to face GB in Belfast
Sean Dancer’s Green Army are in action on home soil this weekend as they ramp up preparations for summer.
Man City bounce back from United setback as they earn emphatic win
Pep Guardiola’s side were too good for Southampton.
Blow for PSG ahead of Barcelona showdown
Brazilian star Neymar has been ruled out of the tie.
Xhaka mistake proves costly as Burnley pick up a point against Arsenal
Aubameyang opened the scoring for the Gunners before Xhaka hit the ball against Chris Wood for a bizarre Burnley equaliser.
'Quite a blow' - Irish midfielder expected to be ruled out for five weeks with injury
Jack Taylor picked a tendon issue in his hamstring against Wigan last weekend.
Jack Byrne ruled out for World Cup qualifiers as surgery ends his season
The Apoel playmaker has a herniated disc in his back.
Foot injury set to keep McClean out of Ireland's opening World Cup qualifiers
Stephen Kenny is already without Callum O’Dowda and John Egan for the games.
England dealt major blow as Lawes is ruled out for the rest of the Six Nations
The Northampton Saints player sustained a chest injury in training.
Experienced Irish goalkeeper set for spell on the sidelines
Sheffield Wednesday stopper Keiren Westwood has broken his ribs.
Cruel blow as Leinster's Byrne ruled out for several months with new injury
The 26-year-old hasn’t played for the province since December 2019.
Leaders Bayern Munich lose at Frankfurt in Bundesliga
The Bavarian giants gave hope to their Bundesliga title rivals.
Irish defender set for spell on the sidelines after foot fracture
Nathan Collins had been enjoying an impressive season at Stoke.
Connacht and Ireland lock Quinn Roux facing 3 months out following shoulder surgery
Centre Peter Robb is also set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Dan Leavy's season is over after undergoing a knee procedure
The 26-year-old has been dealt another tough injury blow.
Gordon Elliott rules Delta Work out of the Cheltenham Gold Cup
The eight-year-old, who was fifth in last year’s Gold Cup, will probably miss the rest of the season.
Concern for in-form Jamie McGrath over potential season-ending injury
The former Dundalk midfielder has played a key role for St Mirren so far in the 2020-21 campaign.
Only Leicester player to have played every Premier League minute set to miss rest of season
James Justin has damaged his anterior cruciate ligament.
Blow for PSG ahead of Barcelona Champions League tie
Argentinian forward Angel Di Maria has been ruled out of the game.
Leicester drop more points in latest setback to top-four bid
Brendan Rodgers’ side could not find a way past Wolves today.
Another blow for luckless Ireland midfielder James McCarthy
The 30-year-old had to go off injured in Crystal Palace’s win.