Sweetnam: Munster decision so difficult

Cork hurling tyro Darren Sweetnam described his acceptance of a three-year deal with Munster Rugby as “probably the most difficult decision I’ve had to make in my life.”

Sweetnam, who shone for Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s side in championship action this season, signed a full time Academy contract with the province which ends his involvement with GAA.

Eight days after the Rebels’ elimination from the All-Ireland series, Sweetnam impressed for the Munster U20 side against an Italy selection before producing a series of notable display in the interprovincials.