Injuries

[jimbobjoe]

Any news on Mick Kearney's condition. His shoulder didn't look good and he was sucking oxygen, looked like a season ender.

I think it was the green whistle which provides emergency pain relief. Not sure if shoulder or arm but certainly didn't look too positive. Real shame for the guy especially as he was hitting a run of form.

[Flash Gordon]

Any news on Mick Kearney's condition. His shoulder didn't look good and he was sucking oxygen, looked like a season ender.

I think it was the green whistle which provides emergency pain relief. Not sure if shoulder or arm but certainly didn't look too positive. Real shame for the guy especially as he was hitting a run of form.

Yep, he was showing great form. We were discussing the Fardy/Lowe/JGP conundrum and thought we might be able to manage without Scotty and play Lowe given KEarney's form. Real shame for the lad (and Leinster!)

[wixfjord]

Last weekend’s draw with Benetton took some toll on Leinster injury-wise, with second row Mick Kearney suffering a serious shoulder injury that could end his season.

Leinster say he requires “further assessment” and is definitely unavailable for the Glasgow game.

Noel Reid sustained a head injury against Benetton and will follow the graduated return-to-play protocols this week.

Centre Rory O’Loughlin will continue to be assessed by Leinster’s medical team after picking up a hamstring injury against Ulster, although it’s understood he has been doing some running in training.

Meanwhile, second row Ross Molony is dealing with a back issue around which there is still some uncertainty. The 24-year-old was close to being involved on match day over the last two weekends but was ruled out at a late stage in both cases.

“At the moment, he’s not fit,” said Contepomi. “He’s had a back problem and is trying to get fit and be available for selection. It’s difficult to say how close he is because he’s being assessed every day.

From The42.

Hopefully Molony is good to go this weekend, although doesn't sound like it.

ROL doesn't seem too bad which is good.

Reid with two head injuries in a week is a bit of a worry.

[D4surfer]

Last weekend’s draw with Benetton took some toll on Leinster injury-wise, with second row Mick Kearney suffering a serious shoulder injury that could end his season.

Leinster say he requires “further assessment” and is definitely unavailable for the Glasgow game.

Noel Reid sustained a head injury against Benetton and will follow the graduated return-to-play protocols this week.

Centre Rory O’Loughlin will continue to be assessed by Leinster’s medical team after picking up a hamstring injury against Ulster, although it’s understood he has been doing some running in training.

Meanwhile, second row Ross Molony is dealing with a back issue around which there is still some uncertainty. The 24-year-old was close to being involved on match day over the last two weekends but was ruled out at a late stage in both cases.

“At the moment, he’s not fit,” said Contepomi. “He’s had a back problem and is trying to get fit and be available for selection. It’s difficult to say how close he is because he’s being assessed every day.

From The42.

Hopefully Molony is good to go this weekend, although doesn't sound like it.

ROL doesn't seem too bad which is good.

Reid with two head injuries in a week is a bit of a worry.

Molony, O'Loughlin and Reid all sat out the open training session today. O'Loughlin did the warm up and was running quite freely.

[LeinsterLeader]

Very good news on JVDF. Still wouldn't expect to see him this season but it's great he's on the way back

"Very positive injury update from @joshvdf at @PRO14Official #FinalSeries2019 media event today.
Hopes to return to rugby training this week ahead of a massive two weeks for the club #GuinnessPRO14 "

[hugonaut]

Very good news on JVDF. Still wouldn't expect to see him this season but it's great he's on the way back

"Very positive injury update from @joshvdf at @PRO14Official #FinalSeries2019 media event today.
Hopes to return to rugby training this week ahead of a massive two weeks for the club #GuinnessPRO14 "

JVDF is the guy who model pros look up to.