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# Setback

Another blow for luckless Ireland midfielder James McCarthy

The 30-year-old had to go off injured in Crystal Palace’s win.

7.6k

Jan 30th 2021, 5:04 PM

# Setback

Tottenham suffer Harry Kane blow

Twice the England captain received treatment during the first-half and his movement was clearly restricted as he played on until the break.

6.7k

Jan 28th 2021, 10:40 PM

# Setback

Eddie Jones self-isolating after England forwards coach tests positive for Covid-19

England are due to gather for their pre-Six Nations camp next week.

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Jan 20th 2021, 11:40 AM

# Setback

Southampton's promising Irish midfielder set for long spell on the sidelines

Ralph Hasenhuttl confirmed that Will Smallbone has suffered an ACL injury.

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Jan 18th 2021, 3:22 PM

# Setback

Isolating Aguero adds to Man City's Covid absentees

The Argentinian striker is now a doubt for upcoming Premier League ties against Brighton and Crystal Palace.

4.9k

Jan 10th 2021, 4:48 PM

# contested

Leipzig take over Bundesliga top spot

Leverkusen earlier blew the chance, but Bayern can re-take the summit tomorrow.

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Jan 2nd 2021, 5:46 PM

# Setback

'He will be a real loss' - Munster's Matt Gallagher set for shoulder surgery

The province have welcomed back their Ireland internationals for Sunday’s clash with Harlequins.

10.5k

Dec 9th 2020, 1:41 PM

# Setback

Newcastle’s Premier League clash with Villa postponed over coronavirus outbreak

The match was due to be played on Friday.

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Updated

Dec 1st 2020, 4:50 PM

# Woe

Sheffield United make unwanted Premier League history amid loss

The Blades have now made the worst start of any team in the top-flight’s modern era.

11.2k

Nov 28th 2020, 10:01 PM

# Setback

Tommy O’Brien among the latest injury problems for Leinster

However, there is better news for Harry Byrne and Rory O’Loughlin.

10.4k

Nov 11th 2020, 2:41 PM

# Setback

Juventus suffer Cristiano Ronaldo blow amid draw with coronavirus-hit Lazio

Meanwhile, Inter Milan were also held by Atalanta.

9.0k

Nov 8th 2020, 9:08 PM

# Setback

Blow for Munster as Ireland prop Kilcoyne facing extended layoff after ankle surgery

The province say he is ‘expected to be rehabbing for up to eight weeks’.

8.9k

Oct 28th 2020, 6:23 PM

# Setback

Kerry U20 footballers hit by Covid-19 case a day before All-Ireland semi-final

A number of the player’s team-mates are also now self-isolating, with tomorrow’s last-four tie against Galway set to go ahead.

8.2k

Oct 16th 2020, 3:09 PM

# Setback

Irish player returns second positive Covid-19 result on retest and will miss Finland game

The player is now out of the squad for the game in Finland.

21.2k

Oct 13th 2020, 8:04 AM

# Setback

'It is remarkable that he played with that' - Celtic suffer James Forrest blow

The Scotland winger will miss a further four to six weeks with an ankle injury.

13.4k

Oct 6th 2020, 1:43 PM

# Setback

Ancelotti suggests Coleman has 'small injury' after Ireland international withdrawn against Brighton

The defender might still be fit in time for Ireland’s crucial Euros play-off semi-final against Slovakia on Thursday.

16.2k

Updated

Oct 3rd 2020, 9:30 PM

# Setback

Fresh injury blow for Parrott as Ireland youngster's Millwall debut is cut short

The on-loan Tottenham attacker was forced off at half-time in Millwall’s defeat to Burnley.

15.6k

Sep 24th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Setback

Monaghan suffer big blow as ace forward McCarron is ruled out for the year

The 28-year-old won’t play again until 2021 after suffering a knee injury while on club duty.

6.8k

Sep 2nd 2020, 4:15 PM

# Setback

Munster confirm major injury setback as South African Snyman tears cruciate

Munster confirmed this morning the serious injury that the Springbok has suffered.

39.7k

Aug 25th 2020, 9:36 AM

# Cruel

Another setback for Joey Carbery as Munster out-half ruled out indefinitely

The 24-year-old first suffered his ankle injury over a year ago with Ireland.

49.7k

Aug 18th 2020, 11:58 AM

# Setback

Ireland's Dan Martin a doubt for Tour de France

The accident on Thursday has left the 33-year-old general classification contender in a race against time to be fit.

5.3k

Aug 14th 2020, 12:37 PM

# Fans

Setback for UK sports as Johnson confirms pilots of crowds won't take place

Some 5,000 racegoers had been due to attend the Glorious Goodwood Festival on Saturday.

4.4k

Jul 31st 2020, 1:47 PM

# Setback

Leeds' title celebrations marred by serious knee injury to defender Berardi

The Switzerland international will be sidelined for up to nine months as Marcelo Bielsa’s side prepare for life in the Premier League.

5.2k

Jul 21st 2020, 12:08 PM

# Setback

Inter title hopes in Serie A all but over after Bologna defeat

A 2-1 loss for Antonio Conte’s side today against Bologna.

4.0k

Jul 5th 2020, 8:40 PM

# Setback

Messi scores 700th goal but Barca's title challenge wobbles again at home to Atletico

A 2-2 draw gives Real Madrid the chance to extend their lead atop La Liga table to four points on Wednesday with just five games remaining.

5.0k

Jun 30th 2020, 11:52 PM

# Wrap

Leeds' Premier League hopes suffer setback, Irish duo on target for Fulham

Harry Arter and Cyrus Christie both scored amid a win for the Cottagers.

10.1k

Jun 30th 2020, 10:52 PM

# Setback

Blow for German Bundesliga restart as entire Dresden squad put into quarantine

Today’s news means the club, currently bottom of the German second division, will not be able to fulfill their fixture against Hannover next weekend.

60.5k

May 9th 2020, 10:06 PM

# Concern

Blow for Bundesliga resumption plans, as 3 test positive for coronavirus

Cologne will continue to train while the three individuals are in isolation.

10.5k

May 1st 2020, 10:47 PM

# Setback

How the 'lowest moment' of his life shaped a future Ireland manager

Killian Brennan and Billy Dennehy recall playing under Stephen Kenny during a turbulent spell at Shamrock Rovers.

38.1k

Apr 8th 2020, 12:00 PM

# Setback

'It's very discouraging. If you want to play two sports, that door should always be open'

Cork dual star Hannah Looney talks being disheartened by Congress, and the importance of role models in women’s sport.

11.7k

Mar 15th 2020, 7:30 AM

# Setback

Blow for Tottenham as €30 million man set to miss rest of the season

Jose Mourinho does not believe January signing Steven Bergwijn will play again this campaign.

10.0k

Mar 10th 2020, 12:40 PM

# Setback

Worry for Ireland amid Seamus Coleman blow

The Everton full-back went off injured during his side’s clash with Man United.

7.4k

Mar 1st 2020, 2:56 PM

# Setback

Man City's Real Madrid win comes at a cost

Aymeric Laporte was forced off with an injury in the first half.

13.1k

Feb 26th 2020, 10:44 PM

# Setback

Cheltenham blow for Gordon Elliott as Glenloe is ruled out

Elliott confirmed this morning that the JP McManus-owned nine-year-old will miss the Festival.

3.1k

Feb 21st 2020, 11:29 AM

# Setback

Big blow for England as Mako Vunipola ruled out of Ireland clash

The 29-year-old has travelled to Tonga for family reasons.

22.9k

Feb 18th 2020, 11:52 AM

# Setback

Tottenham suffer Heung-Min Son blow

The club say the 27-year-old attacker is ‘expected to be sidelined for a number of weeks’.

7.6k

Feb 18th 2020, 11:38 AM

# Setback

Finn Russell's dramatic exit dents Scotland's bid for fresh start in Dublin

Gregor Townsend has a revamped coaching staff and a new captain for the Six Nations.

10.0k

Jan 27th 2020, 11:46 AM

# Setback

Kerry youngster and Aussie Rules rookie faces surgery for ruptured Achilles tendon

Stefan Okunbor suffered the injury while training with his club the Geelong Cats.

14.4k

Jan 24th 2020, 6:31 PM

# Setback

Barcelona confirm Suarez set for knee surgery

The striker will go under the knife on Sunday in order to try rectify an ongoing knee issue ahead of the season’s run-in.

4.9k

Jan 11th 2020, 1:50 PM

# Setback

Kane blow for Mourinho as Tottenham striker to have hamstring surgery

The striker will be out of action until April at the earliest.

7.4k

Jan 9th 2020, 7:19 PM