Jack Carty of Connacht ruptures spleen on water slide

Connacht's Jack Carty is recovering in hospital after rupturing his spleen while on holiday in Dubai.

The fly-half was injured while on a water slide and later had an operation to remove the damaged organ.

A statement from the Irish club confirmed Carty could now be out of action for as long as three months.

It read: "While on holiday in Dubai last week, outhalf Jack Carty suffered an unfortunate accident on a water slide.

"Following medical review, it was confirmed that the 23-year-old ruptured his spleen. The Athlone man has had the spleen removed and will spend another week in hospital in Dubai.

"At this stage, the recovery time is likely to be between one and three months."