Please see below the injury update from Leinster Rugby from October 19 2026

FURTHER ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

Jordan Larmour (Calf) will require further assessment as he integrates into training.
Hugh Cooney sustained a hand injury in the A game vs Edinburgh and will require further assessment.

NOT AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION:
Andrew Osborne sustained a head injury in the A game versus Edinburgh and will follow the graduated return to play protocol.
Hugh Cooney sustained a hand injury in the A game v Edinburgh and will require further assessment.
Jack Conan sustained a shoulder injury in the EPCR game v Clermont Auvergne and will require further assessment.

NO FURTHER UPDATES ON:

Harry Byrne (Concussion), Jack Boyle (Achilles), RG Snyman (knee), Caelan Doris (Foot & Knee), Paddy McCarthy (foot), Diarmaid Mangan (foot).

Larmour getting back to fitness is good news, he'll definitely be needed. Cooney injured isn't, as we're already very tight at 13 and likely Ringer will be gone now for Autumn after Munster game.

Harry Byrne has been out now for 3 weeks with concussion. That doesn't sound great at all.

Sounds like JGP will be good to go for the weekend.

Team I'd go for against Munster, with a little bit of rotation:

Porter, Sheehan, Clarkson, Ryan, McCarthy, Baird, Penny, Deegan, JGP, Sam, JOB, Osborne, Ringer, TOB, Keenan

Kelleher, Usanov, Furlong, COT, VDF, Gunne, Carbery, Henshaw

Big start for Frawley at Connacht. Delighted to see it for him. Anyone else having some regrets that he didnt get some more opportunities at 10 maybe in Leinster?

Never mind the pundits - let’s just be really happy

Didn't see one in the sub

The man only left school in 2025 and straight away he was swooped up by Connacht. He played age grade for Leinster and looked pretty good in the senior cup in his final year. At u20s he’s been unbelievable how did Leinster let this guy slip and there keeping the likes of Andrew Osborne on and not signing Dan Ryan. I feel like this could go down as one of Leinster’s worst decisions by not signing him.

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The standards by which Leinster are judged and the hypocrisy are infuriating.

They spoke aboht how consistent Leinster have been, no group stage poss since 2018 then go on to say 'theyre not consistent enough to win big games'. I know theres a pattern there and I should ignore it but fuck me its infuriating

Last 2 seasons we have 2 league wins, a EC final and semi, noone is that consistent. Then they go on to our southern comrades and they said a home quarter final would be an achievement

In ainm focain Dé

Jamison Gibson-Park (groin) and James Culhane (hamstring) will both be further assessed this week with a decision on their availability to be made later in the week. There are no further updates on Jack Boyle (Achilles), RG Snyman (knee), Caelan Doris (foot & knee), Paddy McCarthy (foot), Jordan Larmour (calf), Harry Byrne (concussion) and Diarmuid Mangan (foot)

JGP must've not come through training last week. He's out on paddock again today according to the Sportsfile pictures, so hopefully he makes it.

They're obviously giving Harry a few weeks rest after another head knock.

Team I'd go for based on the above:

Usanov, Sheehan, Furlong, Ryan, McCarthy, Baird, VDF, Conan, JGP, Sam, JOB, Osborne, Ringrose, TOB, Keenan

Kelleher, Porter, Clarkson, Deegan, Penny, Gunne, Tector, Henshaw.

Could also go 6/2 and stick COT in for Henshaw. That would give a very good pack bench.

I'd start Usanov because I think he was excellent scrum wise on Sat and could actually help us paint a good picture to the ref. Porter impact would be good also.

The floodlights on the Anglesea Stand seem to be aimed badly - as in, shining straight into the eyes of those in the Grandstand (Section T in our case). I could only follow play by shielding my eyes with my hand. Sam took his four conversion attempts from just in front of us and I reckon the glare from the lights was a factor in his three misses. Anybody else experience this?

Is it just me or is the STH pack (and associated benefits) getting worse year after year. Yet another scarf (which is to be expected) and a single key ring. Not even a Lifestyle Sports discount to get a bit off some kit when Munster STH get one is taking the piss.

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I've been at yesterday's match vs Cardiff with my kids and we luckily managed to get a slot in the autograph road.

We shook hands with Joey Carbery and Jamison Gibson-Park, but we couldn't tell who the third player was.

Is someone able to shed some light on this?

Well lads that was some craic with the Smash Hits band. Great match, great atmosphere... Am a happy (if a bit squiffy) Leinster fan tonight

I’m no scientist but I reckon Spicer is the largest human to ever exist.

In all seriousness, that’s a very hefty 2nd and back row we can put together now. Baird, Spicer, Big Joe, James Ryan, Snyman, Conan, Doris, Conor o Tighearnaigh all serious units.

Looking at organising a stag for Belfast, and it works out perfectly for Ulster away. What are the chances this fixture would be moved or is it set it stone?

Two spare south stand available for free - anyone interested? Pls don't let them go to waste

I'll have to drive tonight so just looking for some free places to park a short walk from the ground?

UCD:

Sami Bishti
Max Doyle
Charlie Molony
Andrew Osborne
Dylan McNeice
Arthur Ashmore (sub academy)
Joe Christle (sub academy)
Bernard White (sub academy)

Clontarf:

Brian Deeny
Niall Smyth
Alex Soroka
Matthew Brennan (sub academy)

Lansdowne:

Todd Lawlor
Cormac Foley

Terenure:

Ben Blaney

St Mary’s:

Andrew Sparrow
Paul Neary (sub academy)

Old Belvedere:

Alex Mullan

Old Wesley:

Stephen Smyth
Ben Guerin (sub academy)
Cian Butler (sub academy)

DUFC:

Artur Smykovskiy
Jonny Ginnetty (sub academy)
Harry O’Neill (sub academy)
Cory O’Connor (sub academy)
James Browne (sub academy)

Blackrock College:

Jack Deegan
Harry Waters (sub academy)

Naas:

Jamie Bohan (sub academy)

Key matches:

Clontarf vs UCD

Lansdowne vs Old Belvedere

Terenure vs Old Wesley