New signing.

Munster Rugby have announced the signing of Irish-qualified hooker Declan Moore for the 2021/22 season.

The 24-year-old is a former Melbourne Rebels player and arrives following the departure of Rhys Marshall at the end of last season.

In squad news, Tadhg Beirne and Conor Murray return to the HPC this week to begin their respective pre-season training programmes. The duo were in action for the British & Irish Lions during their summer tour in South Africa.

On the injury front, Chris Farrell is undergoing rehabilitation for an abdominal injury.

RG Snyman (knee) and John Hodnett (achilles) are both following modified training programmes and progressing well.

Greencore Munster Rugby Academy player Jonathan Wren suffered a thigh injury in the Munster Challenge Match earlier this month and will require rehab with the medical department.

Fellow Academy player Conor Phillips has been included in the Ireland Men’s Sevens squad for their upcoming World Series events in Canada.