Tipperary hurling captain Ronan Maher suffers broken ankle - reports

Maher suffered the injury playing for his club Thurles Sarsfields

Tipperary captain Ronan Maher. Pic: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Tipperary hurling captain Ronan Maher is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a broken ankle playing with his club Thurles Sarsfields, Tipp FM has reported.

It appears the three-time All-Ireland winner suffered the injury in a challenge match with Waterford side De La Salle on Saturday. Tipp FM reports Maher has already undergone surgery on the injury.