Round six of the Gallagher Premiership promises to deliver another thrilling weekend of action, with teams looking to solidify their positions ahead of a break before the Test rugby returns in November.
Sale Sharks have signed hooker Tadgh McElroy on a deal that will run until the end of the season.
Ulster line-up doesn't bode well for Ireland's burgeoning injury crisis.
The Irish URC side have also confirmed their squad of 43 for the 2024/25 campaign, slightly down in size from 2023/24.
Having followed a trial at Bristol by signing for Ealing, 2021 has taken another twist for Tadgh McElroy as he is now at London Irish.
Four years on from Ireland's Tadgh McElroy being axed from an age-grade World Cup after signing for Saracens, he is on trial at Lam's Bristol.
It was 2017 when a decision by Tadgh McElroy to join Saracens gave the IRFU the hump and the hooker has now pitched up at Pat Lam's Bristol.
It's 33 months since Tadgh McElroy chose Saracens over the Ireland scene... he's now fighting for a way back into the pro ranks while Ronan Kelleher is living the dream.