There is sad news from the RDS, as Kevin McLaughlin has been forced to hang up his boots:
http://pro12rug.by/5UllPx
However, the omens are good for another Leinster forward as Ireland prop Cian Healy looks forward to continuing his World Cup adventure:
http://pro12rug.by/IOHGkV
Scarlets sit on top of the GUINNESS PRO12 table with two wins from two and their lock Jack Ball is hoping Wales can match that record when they meet England:
http://pro12rug.by/7DPakP
Scotland are yet to get going at the World Cup and Edinburgh's injury-plagued centre Matt Scott is counting down the hours until they do:
http://pro12rug.by/Bdonoa
And there were plenty of quality performances from GUINNESS PRO12 stars in the opening week of action - relive it here:
http://pro12rug.by/bADQzO
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