
During the team's win over Munster on Saturday
RUGBY
Tadhg Furlong has emerged as a doubt for Ireland’s autumn internationals.
Leinster say the prop will be assessed by the international medical team this week having injured his ankle in training on Thursday.
But Josh van der Flier, Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan will continue their comebacks under IRFU supervision this week.
Naas' Jamie Osborne is likely to miss Friday’s trip to the Scarlets having suffered a head injury in Saturday’s win over Munster.
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Munster have made a pair of short-term signings from troubled Premiership clubs.
John Ryan returns from Wasps, having only left Munster in the summer.
Former Ireland under-20 centre Oli Morris has linked up with the province from Worcester (pr: Wus-ter).
Meanwhile, Tom Ahern, Calvin Nash and Fineen Wycherley have all signed contract extensions.
SOCCER
Middlesbrough have appointed former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick as their new boss.
He takes over the Championship side, in his first permanent job as a manager, with them sitting just above the relegation places.
Ex-Boro boss Jonathan Woodgate returns to the Riverside Stadium to work alongside Carrick as first team coach.
BREAKING 🚨: Middlesbrough have announced Michael Carrick as their new manager. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/NRZkBtSqhT
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 24, 2022
GAELIC GAMES
Meath’s Emma Duggan has been nominated for TG4 Players’ Player of the year.
Joining her on the shortlist are this year’s championship top-scorer Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh of Kerry, and Donegal captain Niamh McLaughlin.
Laois have dominion over the Intermediate Player of the Year nominations, with Aisling Donoher, Erone Fitzpatrick and Mo Nerney all shortlisted.
Fermanagh pair Bláithín Bogue and Eimear Smyth are nominated for Junior Player of the Year, along with Antrim’s Cathy Carey.