Positive updates on Sexton and Larmour ahead of Munster game

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Monday's BKT United Rugby Championship game between Leinster Rugby and Munster Rugby. Kick off in Thomond Park will be at 7.35pm and will be live on TG4, URC TV and RTÉ Radio.

Both Johnny Sexton and Jordan Larmour came through the game at the weekend against Gloucester Rugby with no issues after returning from a calf and foot injury respectively.

Elsewhere, Tadhg Furlong has again increased his training load further towards the end of last week and will be further assessed this week for an ankle injury ahead of a final decision later in the week.

Will Connors will look to step up his rehabilitation programme this week as he nears a return from a bicep injury.

Thomas Clarkson picked up an arm injury playing with DUFC and will be unavailable for up to eight weeks.

Ed Byrne picked up a knee injury in the game against Gloucester Rugby and will have a procedure this week which will rule him out of action for up to 12 weeks.