Munster's Ethan Coughlan continuing to bridge the gap between Ennis and Limerick

The 22-year-old is making an impression with the southern province.

STEPPING UP: Ethan Coughlan during Munster training at UL this week. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Sometimes the greatest distance a player can cover is in their head. Ethan Coughlan has found his feet in the Munster setup now, but in December of 2020 he was an 18-year old kid out of Ennis RFC trying to find his way in the professional game.

He looks back now and sees a teenager walking through the doors into a "nerve-racking” experience. He had no clue what to expect and he was training with players he admired growing up. This was equal parts cool and surreal.