Munster’s Ronan gets all-clear as Scarlets forward Ball cited for challenge

Munster wing-forward Niall Ronan was discharged from Cork University Hospital yesterday having been assured he will suffer no long-term damage from the head and neck injuries he sustained in Sunday’s RaboDirect Pro12 game against the Scarlets at Musgrave Park.

Scans after the game and again yesterday showed up little more than bruising and while it is most unlikely he will be considered for Saturday’s visit of Glasgow Warriors to Thomond Park, Ronan could return to training next week and be in contention for the crucial Heineken Cup clash with Saracens on Saturday week, December 8.

Sources close to the Munster camp have expressed their annoyance at the challenge by Scarlets forward Jake Ball that caused Ronan’s injury.