In the background there is the Heineken Champions Cup, the Six Nations and a possible Lions tour.
In addition, four South African teams are due to travel up from April to June to compete in the Rainbow Cup.
In the face of a third wave of Covid-19 and increased restrictions, the chances of it all going off as planned seem remote.
So focusing on the here and now, namely a Guinness Pro14 showdown against Ulster on Friday, is how James Ryan and his Leinster team-mates are dealing with the situation.
"It's definitely not easy; it is difficult," the second row told RTÉ Sport.
"We are well aware of the landscape out there at the moment and it’s very tough.
"Leo [Cullen, Leinster coach] mentioned it actually, one thing for us that we always try to build on is that kind of ability to stay present and control what’s in our own hands.
"It’s great practice for us as a group, with everything that’s going on outside of here, there are so many distractions, mostly Covid-related, and it’s a great opportunity for us to practice that ability to control what’s in front of our face.
"There’s a lot going on all right, but the fact that this game is so big for us, and the next three games.
"It’s easy not to be looking too far ahead because you know you’ve got to get what’s immediately in front of you right."
As elite rugby has been allowed to continue, the players have been quick to relay their gratitude that they can continue to go to work.
But that, of course, doesn't mean they are not affected by the unnatural order of life at the moment.
It’s something that backs coach Felipe Contepomi admits they have to keep on top of.
The Argentinian said: "It’s part of our job to make sure everyone is good physically, mentally and technically, and the mental part of it is something we are always looking at.
"Definitely, it’s challenging times.
"Not only because it’s a very congested schedule with the interpros and then the European games, and some of the guys came from a lengthy international window and they are heading into another international window.
"It is challenging mentally, but at the same time we are fortunate because of what we can do and still play the game we love.
"And seeing the situation, not only in Ireland, but around the world with the cases adding up but we are fortunate to keep on doing the best we can for the people back home watching on and for our supporters."
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