Rugby can be a cruel, cruel sport.
If you missed Saturday evening’s clash between Connacht and Leinster at the Sportsgrounds, then you missed out, big time.
Seven tries, a final scoreline of 37-24 to the Leo Cullen’s team, John Muldoon’s 300th appearance, a blistering performance from Tiernan O’Halloran and some Bundee Aki controversy.
Such a shame to see this https://t.co/3xd3t2xwQB
— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) April 15, 2017
What more could you want?
Definitely, check out the highlights if you can, it will be well worth your time.
Anyway, there was one moment during the game which went a little bit unnoticed and that was a very unfortunate injury to Dave Kearney.
The 27-year-old was making his first start for Leinster after coming back from his latest injury setback.
Kearney has played just 410 minutes of rugby this season, the majority of which came at the beginning of this year’s PRO 12.
Ankle and toe injuries have been the reason for this.
Last week he made a 20-minute cameo against Ospreys and at the Sportsground, he made his first start since injury – the perfect opportunity to win his wing spot back.
Cruelly, Kearney got his leg trapped in the tackle after 47 minutes and it looked like the winger suffered a serious ankle injury – again.
Fans were understandably gutted for him.
https://twitter.com/ConorGlee/status/853333743125311489
Could actually feel Dave Kearney's ankle pop there. Hope it's not as bad as it looks! #CONvLEI
— Shane C (@ShaneCrossy) April 15, 2017
Absolutely gutted for @kearney_dave The look of pure devastation on his face was heartbreaking #CONvLEI #PRO12
— Kellie-Marie (@KelliePlummers) April 15, 2017
That looks really bad for Dave Kearney, utterly terrible luck. #CONvLEI
— Stephen Devine (@stephendevine89) April 15, 2017
Ah, poor Dave Kearney. Another horrible looking injury with him only back #CONvLEI
— Karl Brophy (@KarlBrophy) April 15, 2017
The victory had a sour taste to it.
Cracking win for @leinsterrugby but really really cutted to see @kearney_dave taken off like that …. 🙁
— Noel Anderson (@NoelAnderson_) April 15, 2017
@kearney_dave tough luck tonight. Hope the injury isn't too bad. Hope you don't miss (much) game time.
— An tSagairt 🇮🇪 (@MichealPriest12) April 15, 2017
A huge win for Leinster last night. Hopefully the injury to @kearney_dave isn't as bad as it looked, and he'll be back soon #CONvLEI
— Denis Bell (@denismbell) April 16, 2017
We’re still waiting on news on the severity of the injury but we can only hope that it is not as serious as initially feared.
