Munster get Conway boost but Cordero not on their radar

Munster are hoping for another new contract boost with the retention of Ireland back-three star Andrew Conway to follow extended deals announced last night for forwards Billy Holland, Stephen Archer, and Kevin O’Byrne.

Negotiations between Munster and full-back/wing Conway are understood to be progressing well as the province seeks to continue securing its regular starters for next season and beyond.

Second row Holland, fellow Ireland cap Archer, the tighthead prop, and hooker O’Byrne all put pen to paper on two-year extensions having featured prominently in the starting line-up of late, while there was also deals confirmed yesterday for academy trio Liam O’Connor, Fineen Wycherley, and Calvin Nash, each of whom have broken through into the senior team this season.