Rugby

Joey Carbery suffers suspected hand fracture in first game for Bordeaux Bègles

The 28-year-old outhalf moved to the French club from Munster at the end of last season

Joey Carbery scores a penalty for Bordeaux Bègles in their Top 14 fixture against Lyon Olympique Universitaire at Gerland Stadium in Lyon. Photograph: Alex Martin/AFP via Getty Images
Sun Sept 15 2024 - 20:14

Former Ireland international Joey Carbery picked up an injury in his first outing for new club Bordeaux Bègles on Saturday.

The outhalf left Munster at the end of last season in favour of the French club.

Starting at 10 for Bordeaux’s Top 14 second round fixture away to Lyon Olympique Universitaire, Carbery impressed in the opening half, putting five points on the board from a conversion and penalty.

But his debut was brought to a concerning end when he was injured in the 41st minute, forcing Matthieu Jalibert into the game as replacement.

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Speaking at the post-match press conference, Bordeaux’s head coach Yannick Bru confirmed Carbery’s injury, adding the club suspect he suffered a hand fracture.

Lyon ultimately took the win, with the game ending 28-26.

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