Munster shock as Donnacha Ryan agrees Racing 92 move

Munster and Ireland second row Donnacha Ryan has inked a deal to move to Ronan O’Gara’s Racing 92 in Paris, Examiner Sport understands.

Munster shock as Donnacha Ryan agrees Racing 92 move

In a significant blow to both his province and national team after a stellar Six Nations campaign in the Irish pack, Ryan (33), has signed what is believed to be a two-year deal with his former team-mate’s Top 14 club.

It means Ryan will call time on a 13-year career with Munster, while his decision to leave Ireland makes it unlikely he will play again for his country, given head coach Joe Schmidt’s hardline stance on players moving overseas being selected for the Test side.

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