Round six of the Gallagher Premiership promises to deliver another thrilling weekend of action, with teams looking to solidify their positions ahead of a break before the Test rugby returns in November.
Sale Sharks have signed hooker Tadgh McElroy on a deal that will run until the end of the season.
Ulster line-up doesn't bode well for Ireland's burgeoning injury crisis.
The Irish URC side have also confirmed their squad of 43 for the 2024/25 campaign, slightly down in size from 2023/24.
Leinster continued their 100 per cent start in the Investec Champions Cup with a crushing victory over Stade Francais on Saturday.
Munster boosted their hopes of reaching the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup with a 29-18 triumph at Toulon on Saturday.
South Africa Rugby World Cup winner Willie le Roux claimed a debut try as the Bulls cruised to a crushing 53-27 bonus-point victory over Connacht in the United Rugby Championship.
Leinster have confirmed that ten players will be leaving the province at the end of the season, with Ireland captain Johnny Sexton headlining the list.
Having followed a trial at Bristol by signing for Ealing, 2021 has taken another twist for Tadgh McElroy as he is now at London Irish.
