Garry Ringrose likely to miss Ireland's November Tests with hamstring injury

Garry Ringrose is unlikely to play in Ireland's three November home Tests because of a hamstring injury, BBC Sport reported on Tuesday, citing the Irish Rugby Football Union. The centre has stayed with Leinster for rehabilitation rather than joining Ireland's preparations for the Nations Championship matches against Argentina, Fiji and South Africa.

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Ringrose, 31, has made 76 Ireland appearances and scored 15 tries. He missed Leinster's victory over Munster last weekend. Ireland also have concerns over fly-half Sam Prendergast, whose wrist injury leaves him doubtful for the Argentina match. He is recovering with the national squad, while winger Jimmy O'Brien is following concussion return-to-play protocols.

Head coach Andy Farrell has not called up replacements, according to the BBC report. Alongside the injury issues, prop Tadhg Furlong's availability remains uncertain because he faces disciplinary proceedings following the Munster match. The injury update describes Ringrose's participation as unlikely, rather than definitively ruling him out.

BBC Sport separately reported that Furlong had been cited over an alleged groin grab involving Munster's Gavin Coombes during Leinster's 24-18 win. Coombes raised the allegation with referee Andrew Brace late in the first half, but television match official Colin Stanley could not find video evidence at the time. The subsequent citing was made under Law 9.27, which covers conduct contrary to good sportsmanship, including grabbing, twisting or squeezing the genitals.

The URC said arrangements for the disciplinary process were being made. No finding of guilt was reported. A sanction, if imposed, could affect Furlong's availability for Ireland's November programme. Munster coach Clayton McMillan backed his player's allegation after the match, while Leinster counterpart Leo Cullen said he had not seen the incident and acknowledged its seriousness. The allegation therefore remains a disciplinary matter awaiting determination.

Ireland host Argentina on 6 November, Fiji on 14 November and South Africa on 21 November, before a finals-weekend fixture at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium. Their July Nations Championship campaign brought victories over Australia and Japan followed by defeat against New Zealand.