Early concern for Liam Cahill with leg break for Tipp captain Ronan Maher

Maher was taken off during the second half of Sars' victory  over Borris-Ileigh after a heavy collision

File pic: Ronan Maher of Thurles Sarsfields Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Thurles Sarsfields have suffered a blow with news that influential defender Ronan Maher suffered a serious leg injury in last Saturday's impressive win over Borris-Ileigh in the opening round of the Tipperary SHC. 

Maher limped off during the second half of Sars' victory after a heavy collision and while initial reports suggest the injury was not serious, Tipperary Live
now confirms the Tipperary captain has broken a bone in his shin.