Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Speaking on the No Laying Up podcast, Justin Thomas acknowledged that he visits Tiger Woods a few times a week when he's not on the road.

Thomas gives positive update on Woods' recovery

Tiger Woods appears to be progressing on his road to recovery, according to fellow PGA Tour player and friend Justin Thomas.

Golf • 12 Nov 21

Confirmed concussion rates have dropped by 12% from the 2015 competition

Concussion rates drop compared with previous World Cup

World Rugby has announced a reduction in concussions and injury replacements at the 2019 World Cup compared with the last tournament four years ago.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 30 Oct 19

A cruciate ligament injury cut short Henry Shefflin's All-Ireland Hurling final in 2010

One in three players' claims are for knee surgery

Knee surgery is becoming more and more common in Gaelic Games, with knee operations now accounting for 35.5% of all claims on the Assocation's Injury Benefit Fund.

GAA • 16 Feb 17

Philippe Coutinho pulled his hamstring in the first half

Klopp: Liverpool may buy after costly Stoke win

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits injuries to Philippe Coutinho and Dejan Lovren cast a shadow over the 1-0 victory at Stoke and may force him to dip into the January transfer market.

Soccer • 06 Jan 16

Peter O'Mahony has left the Irish squad after being injured against France

Rugby chiefs play down world cup injury list

Rugby World Rugby organisers insist the injury levels seen during England 2015 to date are not ‘extraordinary in any way’ and are in line with previous editions of the tournament.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 15

Leigh Halfpenny leaves the field on a stretcher during the World Cup warm up match against Italy at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

Wales win over Italy comes at heavy cost

Wales are sweating on fitness updates about Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny, who suffered injuries in their World Cup warm-up win over Italy.

Rugby • 06 Sep 15

Simon Zebo is fully fit after Saturday's Test match

No fresh injuries for Ireland after Scotland clash

The Ireland rugby squad has reported no injuries following their 28-22 Test victory over Scotland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, with Simon Zebo recovering from the knock he sustained in the clash.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 17 Aug 15

Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy may feature for Leinster against Newport Gwent Dragons in the Pro12 on 15 February

Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy will not face Wasps

Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy will not be risked ahead of Leinster's crunch Champions Cup clash with Wasps this Saturday, head coach Matt O'Connor has confirmed.

Rugby • 20 Jan 15

High cost loss - Ulster will be without Ruan Pienaar and Rory Best for the next few games

Pienaar, Best, Tuohy and Wilson out for Ulster

Ulster have been left with a considerable casualty count following their Heineken Cup quarter-final defeat to Saracens on Saturday.

Rugby • 08 Apr 14

Ireland's Mike Ross suffered severe cramp playing against Wales at Millennium Stadium, but he will take full part in training this week

Injuries delay Ireland team announcement

Ireland have delayed the team announcement for their RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Aviva Stadium until Friday lunchtime to give their injured players time to recover.

Six Nations • 03 Feb 13

Injuries