'He's reinvigorated the whole team': Fresh buzz around Young Munster heading into new season

This season will be Alan Kennedy's 12th with Young Munster. What keeps him coming back? "I'm certainly hooked on it," he said, "and I think a lot of people in the club as well are driven to win that AIL."

Alan Kennedy is heading into his eighth season as Young Munster captain. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

There is a renewed zeal around Young Munster heading into the new AIL season. Mark Connolly, the club’s new chairman of rugby, has been “really hands-on” in bringing a freshness to the senior side.

“He's reinvigorated the whole team,” explained club captain Alan Kennedy.