Quinlan joins Irish squad training

David Quinlan, one of the rising stars of Leinster rugby has joined the Irish squad in Lanzarote for their warm weather training week.

David takes the place of his injured provincial team-mate Gordon D'Arcy, who is recovering from severe back bruising sustained during Leinster's away match with Montferrand earlier this month.

Meanwhile terrace tickets for the Celtic League semi-final between Munster v Ulster at Thomond Park on Friday January 3 went on sale today from Thomond Park and Musgrave Park and on the Munster Branch Ticketline at 021 4315767.

Tickets are priced at €15.00.