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Saturday 3 June 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# Return

This week
28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023
# Return
Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks back in Wales squad after beating cancer
The 25-year-old was diagnosed with stage-two Hodgkin lymphoma in October 2021.
This year
2023
# Return
Marcus Smith recalled to England squad for Six Nations clash with France
The Harlequins fly-half was dropped from last week’s training camp in Brighton.
# robbie returns
'If I'm called upon, I'll be ready' - Henshaw keen for shot against Scots
The Ireland centre is fully fit again after recovering from wrist surgery.
# Ready to go
Italy's hopes of shock win over Irish boosted by Garbisi return
The 22-year-old Montpellier star sat out the opening losses to France and England.
# Return
Recovered Sheehan determined to bounce back from first injury absence
The victory over France was the first game Sheehan has missed through injury since making his Leinster debut.
# Return
Fit-again trio named in England squad
Tom Curry, George Ford and Courtney Lawes are all available to face Wales.
# Return
De Zerbi urges fans to support wantaway Brighton star
Moises Caicedo is poised to return to Albion’s matchday squad for Saturday’s home game with Bournemouth.
# Selection
Sancho in contention for long-awaited Manchester United return in FA Cup
The England winger could be involved against Reading this weekend.
# Return
'It's torture not being involved' – Jamie McGrath eager to make Dundee United comeback
The 26-year-old midfielder has not featured since returning from Ireland duty after last November’s friendly against Malta.
Last year
2022
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Claudio Ranieri heads for Serie B
Ranieri had been out of work since January when he was sacked by Watford.
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Former England coach Eddie Jones to lead Barbarians at Twickenham in May
The 62-year-old Australian was sacked by the RFU last week after seven years in charge.
# Return
Ireland goalkeeper back in Reading squad after 'difficult time'
Grace Moloney had been absent since Ireland’s World Cup play-off win in Glasgow last month.
# Wrap
Messi stars as PSG hit 7, Man City kept scoreless on Haaland's return
A draw with Pep Guardiola’s side was enough to see Dortmund progress to the knockout stages.
# Return
Bobby Madley back in Premier League 4 years on from sacking
The 37-year-old lost his job as a top-flight official in 2018 after making an ableist joke.
# Key Man
Big boost for Munster as Coombes returns ahead of Connacht clash
The 24-year-old Ireland international has been sidelined with a groin injury.
# Return
Joy at last after 18 turbulent months
Issues with injury and form have kept Robbie Brady out of the Irish side for a lengthy period.
# Return
'He said: I want to be here, I want to prove that I want to play for Ireland again'
Jim Crawford is delighted to have Aaron Connolly on board for the crucial upcoming clashes with Israel.
# Return
Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale fully fit for start of new season after near 12-month lay-off
The Ulster star last played in September 2021 and has been sidelined since due to an ankle injury.
# Controversy
BBC staff ‘raised concerns’ over Michael Vaughan’s return
The former Yorkshire batter returned to Test Match Special coverage for the recent England-New Zealand Test series.
# Comeback
Serena Williams’ Eastbourne doubles run cut short
Partner Ons Jabeur has withdrawn with a knee injury, and the American will now turn her attention to Wimbledon.
# Return
Serena Williams set for return today as she prepares for Wimbledon after year out
The 23-time grand-slam champion stunned the tennis world seven days ago when she announced a wild card had been awarded to her.
# Return
'I had to disappoint her many times... She wanted to keep going and this is a reward'
Stephanie Roche has been recalled to the Irish squad after a lengthy absence.
# Return
England recall Underhill ahead of Ireland clash
Head coach Eddie Jones updated his squad on Sunday to a 36-strong group.
# Return
Naas option appeals to Walsh for Any Second Now
Grand National the ultimate aim once more.
# Return
Convicted prop Haouas recalled to France Six Nations squad
The 27-year-old Montpellier star was convicted earlier this month for his role in a series of burglaries.
# Comeback
Tiger Woods 'a long way' from return
The 46-year-old remains confident he’ll return to top-flight competition.
# League One
Controversial ex-Wallabies star Folau set for return to rugby union in Japan
The 32-year-old has been picked to start for Rob Penney’s Shining Arcs this weekend.
All time
# Return
Shane Long makes first Premier League start in over a year as Southampton hold Spurs
The Tipperary native made his first top-flight start since 26 December last season.
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Denmark's Eriksen back in training after Euro heart-attack
Eriksen’s plight shook the football world in June.
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Shamrock Rovers in talks with Jack Byrne after making offer to bring him back to club
The42 understands no agreement for the transfer has been reached and that a medical has yet to take place, with interest from America and the possibility of spending time training with Lazio.
# Return
Record-breaking Rachael Blackmore pleased to be back in action at Galway
Blackmore made her comeback aboard Balko Des Flos.
# Back in the Saddle
Rachael Blackmore to return from injury layoff at Galway
The Grand National winner has one ride — on the Henry de Bromhead-trained Balko Des Flos — this Saturday.
# club rugby
The AIL is finally back after a long, long wait
Cork Con will be aiming to pick up where they left off in Division 1A.
# Reaction
Cristiano Ronaldo vows to make Manchester United proud after stunning return
The Portugal forward scored twice in a 4-1 win over Newcastle on his second debut for the club.
# Comeback
Gareth Bale returns as Ancelotti's Real Madrid prevail
A brace from French veteran striker Karim Benzema was key to the victory over Alaves.
# Return
Harry Kane set to train with Tottenham team on Friday if Covid test is negative
Kane has been training in isolation after returning from a holiday to an amber list country.
# Return
Simone Biles to return for tomorrow's beam final at the Olympic Games
The American has withdrawn from the all-around final and three of the four apparatus finals, but will make another appearance in Tokyo.
# Comeback
Banned by Fifa in 2015, Michel Platini set for return to football
The Frenchman was ousted as president of European governing body Uefa.
# zeebs
'We'll see how hungry Zeebs is to start the season well, how he settles in'
Andy Farrell will look for Simon Zebo prove himself in Munster before any possible Ireland recall.
# Return
1,000 fans watch on as Shamrock Rovers held by Finn Harps
The result means the Hoops go level on points with table toppers Sligo Rovers, though Liam Buckley’s side will go three points clear if they win their game in hand