Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea has politely distanced himself from speculation linking him to the job of Ireland’s head coach and laughed off further rumours he could move to assist Stuart Lancaster at England.

Harlequins have completed the signing of Argentinian international forward Pablo Bouza.

Harlequins have announced the signing of Samoan international second-row forward Opeta Palepoi.

Harlequins will have Ajay Derwin and Reece Spee at half back for their final day Ulster joust with Ballymena in Division One of the AIB League.