Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Ellis Genge ruled out of Bristol's final game but fit for England's Nations Championship opener
Bristol Bears prop Ellis Genge has picked up a calf injury against Bath and will miss Saturday's trip to Sale Sharks, but head coach Pat Lam expects the England loosehead to be available for the Nations Championship opener against South Africa on 4 July.
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Aspinall eyes revenge against Gane or historic showdown with Pereira after UFC White House
UFC undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says he wants revenge against Ciryl Gane following their October no-contest, but acknowledges a title unification fight with Alex Pereira — who could become the first three-division champion in UFC history — would be equally compelling.
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Alonso optimistic Aston Martin has resolved cockpit pain issue ahead of Monaco GP
Fernando Alonso retired from the Canadian Grand Prix after just 23 laps due to back pain caused by an extreme seating position in his AMR26. The two-time world champion says Aston Martin has since made significant changes and he expects to race comfortably in Monaco.
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Sheehan ruled out as Cullen makes three Lions changes for Leinster's URC semi-final
Dan Sheehan misses Leinster's URC semi-final against the Stormers at the Aviva Stadium after sustaining knee and shoulder injuries against the Lions. Ronan Kelleher, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier all come into the starting XV.
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Bryce Mitchell describes chemical burn injury ahead of UFC Vegas 118 fight with Luna
Bryce Mitchell revealed at UFC Vegas 118 media day that laundry detergent trapped in his shirt during training caused chemical burns to his chest. The featherweight remains on schedule to face Santiago Luna on Saturday after original opponent Victor Henry withdrew with a knee injury.
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