Reds trio look good for Ulster clash

Munster’s hopes of fielding international trio Paul O’Connell, Donnacha Ryan and Conor Murray for next weekend’s Heineken Cup quarter-final at home to Ulster have received a significant boost.

All three will sit out tonight’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with Leinster as they recover from their injuries, but Ryan, who injured a shoulder against Scotland on March 10, took a limited part in training on Thursday while O’Connell and Murray travelled to Dublin to have their respective knee problems assessed by a specialist, who cleared both of them to resume training next week.

“Ryan would look to be on track for inclusion in the squad for the Ulster game while O’Connell and Murray’s participation will depend on how they come through training,” yesterday’s statement from Munster read.