Kathryn Dane has played 29 times for the Irish national rugby side after making her debut in the Six Nations against England in 2019; she said on Twitter that she hopes to make a full recovery.
Thursday 16 February 2023 20:07, UK
Irish international Kathryn Dane has revealed she suffered a brain haemorrhage during training last year.
The scrum-half has played 29 times for Ireland after making her debut in 2019 and took to Twitter to explain her injury.
"Three months ago, I suffered a brain haemorrhage at Ireland training. Luckily the IRFU medical team were close at had to respond immediately and get me the care I needed," the 26-year-old wrote.
"Thank you to the IRFU, Connolly and Beaumont Hospitals, Rugby Players Ireland and my family and friends for the love and support. For now I will be Ireland's biggest fan."
"I hope to make a full recovery and return to work and rugby but it will take some time."
Dane plays for Ulster and Old Belvedere, after picking rugby over hockey and football as a teenager.
She made her Irish debut in the 2019 Six Nations, impressing despite a 51-7 defeat to England.
Dane also works as a physiotherapist in Dublin.
Irish Rugby said on Twitter that they hope to see Dane back in a green jersey soon, writing: "We're all behind you as you make your way back to full health, we hope to see you back in a green jersey again soon!"
