Leinster to assess James Ryan injury after arm procedure

Leinster have confirmed that James Ryan had an operation on an arm injury and will be assessed over the coming weeks.

The 27-year-old suffered a bicep injury at Ireland training on 7 March prior to the Guinness Six Nations match against England.

At the time, Ireland boss Andy Farrell said he would miss the rest of the championship.

"Just a freak accident really, just a reaction, reaching out for a tackle that was non-contact and he’s injured his bicep," he said.

"James Ryan had a procedure on an arm injury and will be assessed over the coming weeks regarding a return to play date," said the province, who travel to Zebre Parma in round 12 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday (7.35pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).

Ryan (above) was pictured with heavy bandaging on his arm while watching Ireland beat Scotland on Saturday to retain their Six Nations title.

Full-back Hugo Keenan, who was a late withdrawal with a hip injury, will also be assessed when he returns to Leinster.

Utility back Ciarán Frawley is continuing to follow the graduated return-to-play protocols having been released from Ireland camp last week and will be further assessed as the week progresses.

Leo Cullen's side, who are top of the URC standings, host the Bulls on 29 March before an Investec Champions Cup round of 16 tie at home to Leicester on 6 April.

Winger Tommy O’Brien picked up a hamstring injury last week and will be unavailable for selection, while scrum-half Cormac Foley will be further assessed this week as he nears a return from a shoulder injury.

Flanker Martin Moloney will be further assessed this week as he nears a return from a bicep injury.

There were no further updates on: Alex Soroka (foot), Charlie Ngatai (calf) and Jimmy O’Brien (neck).