Tipperary hurling captain Ronan Maher suffers a broken ankle during a club challenge game, according to reports. The injury happens while he plays for his club, Thurles Sarsfields. Following the break, Maher undergoes surgery. Reports indicate he is expected to miss a considerable portion of the county championship as he recovers. The accounts describe the injury as significant and the recovery period as substantial, but they do not provide a specific return date. No other details about the incident or the exact medical timeline are given in the available reports. The developments affect Maher’s availability for Tippeary’s upcoming championship fixtures, with his absence expected to be felt during the competition.