Ireland scrum-half Kathryn Dane recovering from a brain haemorrhage
RECOVERING: Ireland scrum-half Kathryn Dane revealed she is recovering from a brain haemorrhage she suffered during a training session.
Ireland scrum-half Kathryn Dane is planning a return to rugby after revealing she suffered a brain haemorrhage during a training session.
The 26-year-old Ulster and Old Belvedere number nine explained in a social media post published on Thursday that she was hoping to make a full recovery having received immediate treatment from IRFU medical staff who had been close at hand when the incident took place.
— Kathryn Dane (@KathrynDane2) February 16, 2023
“Three months ago I suffered a brain haemorrhage at Ireland training,” Dane posed on her Twitter account. “Luckily the IRFU medical team were close at hand to respond immediately and get me the care I needed.
“Thank you to the IRFU, Connolly and Beaumont Hospitals, Rugby Players Ireland and my family and friends for the love and support. I hope to make a full recovery and return to work and rugby, but it will take some time.
“For now I will be Ireland’s biggest fan.”Â
Dane, from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, was first capped by Ireland in 2019 having previously represented Northern Ireland as an underage football international.Â
A physiotherapist now contracted by the IRFU, the union on Thursday tweeted: “We’re all behind you as you make your way back to full health @KathrynDane2 - we hope to see you back in a green jersey soon!”
We're all behind you as you make your way back to full health, @KathrynDane2 - we hope to see you back in a green jersey again soon! 🟢#IrishRugby https://t.co/qRmzFZp7an
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 16, 2023
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