Buckey leaves Munster for Bath

Munster tight-head prop forward Tony Buckley will leave Munster at the end of the season to take up a one-year contract with Premiership side Bath.

The 26-year-old rejected a contract extension with Munster to pursue the option with the Guinness Premiership club. He made his debut for Munster against Northampton Saints in the pre-season friendly in August 2005 but dogged by injury made just four further appearances for the side that season each time off the bench.

On a positive note, Mick O'Driscoll and Tomas O'Leary have agreed terms that keeps them with Munster for a further two seasons.

Second row Donncha Ryan renewed his full contract. Prop Darragh Hurley moves from a development to full contract while Keith Earls is also signed up on a development contract.