Munster back-row Brian Gleeson has put pen-to-paper on a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the province until at least 2028. 21-year-old Gleeson has scored two tries in 26 appearances for Munster after coming up through the ranks at Thurles RFC, Rockwell College and Garryowen. Having joined the academy in the summer of 2023, he made his Munster debut against the Sharks in the opening game of the 2023/24 season. Later that season, while still only 19 years of age, Gleeson made his Champions Cup debut away to Exeter Chiefs in December. Despite missing a number of months due to an elbow injury, Gleeson has made seven appearances so far this season for Clayton McMillan's Munster side.

Source: Irish Examiner January 21, 2026 00:37 UTC