Injury Update On Keith Earls

There were some anxious faces from both Munster and Leinster fans and players when Ireland international Keith Earls crumpled to the ground midway through Sunday’s inter-provincial derby and didn’t move.

There was a lengthy stoppage to allow Earls to be treated, and he was carted off the pitch and straight to hospital.

The good news is that Earls was released from hospital and well enough to make an appearance in the Munster dressing room following full-time in the game.

Good to see @KEITHEARLS87 back in the dressing room walking around post-match. #MunVLei pic.twitter.com/ODfaYkUml1

— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) December 27, 2015

Thanks for all the kind messages!! Thankfully it was only for precaution cheers to all the medics. Also thanks to both sets of supporters!👍🏻

— Keith Earls (@KEITHEARLS87) December 28, 2015

It remains to be seen whether or not he will be fit and ready for Saturday’s clash with in-form Ulster. Ulster will be hoping to continue their rich run of form, while Munster will be hoping to avoid a sixth straight defeat.