French departs Munster, Hurley and Moore pen new contracts

James French has left to pursue another playing opportunity.

CONTRACT-EARNED: Cian Hurley. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Munster have confirmed academy lock Cian Hurley and hooker Chris Moore have extended their stay in Limerick, while prop James French has departed the province "for a new playing opportunity".

Hurley has penned a one-year deal, having spent three years in the Greencore academy, while Moore - who arrived at the province from Exeter University last summer - has signed a one-year contract extension.