Garry Ringrose out for 4-5 months

Leinster Rugby have confirmed that Garry Ringrose is set to be on the sidelines for 4-5 months, having undergone an operation last Monday on an ongoing shoulder issue. 

Ringrose started in all three of Ireland's summer tour fixtures against USA and Japan, scoring two tries and kicking one conversion.

This came at the end of a season in which Ringrose started 17 games for Leinster (nine Guinness PRO12, eight Champions Cup), scoring seven tries (four PRO12, three Champions Cup).