Ryan out as Lilywhites face injury headache

KILDARE’S chances in the Leinster SFC received a massive blow at the weekend when veteran centre back Glenn Ryan sustained a depressed fracture of the sternum (breast bone) in a challenge game against Galway at Ballinasloe on Saturday.

The former All-Star was returning to active duty after picking up a hamstring injury in a club game about three weeks ago.

This latest injury is expected to keep the Round Towers clubman out of action for at least six weeks.