Brian Gleeson pens new two-year Munster deal 

Brian Gleeson of Munster during the Investec Champions Cup match between Munster and Castres Olympique at Thomond Park. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Munster back-row Brian Gleeson has put pen-to-paper on a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the province until at least 2028.

21-year-old Gleeson has scored two tries in 26 appearances for Munster after coming up through the ranks at Thurles RFC, Rockwell College and Garryowen.

Having joined the academy in the summer of 2023, he made his Munster debut against the Sharks in the opening game of the 2023/24 season.

Later that season, while still only 19 years of age, Gleeson made his Champions Cup debut away to Exeter Chiefs in December.

At international level, Gleeson was called up by Andy Farrell for the Ireland senior squad last October but missed out due to injury.

While still eligible for the Ireland U19s in 2023, he earned a place in the Ireland U20s side for the 6 Nations and was a standout performer as they clinched the Grand Slam, winning two player of the match awards.

He then helped the side reach the final of the Junior World Championship in South Africa before featuring again in the 2024 6 Nations as Ireland finished second and reached the semi-finals of the Junior World Championship.

Despite missing a number of months due to an elbow injury, Gleeson has made seven appearances so far this season for Clayton McMillan's Munster side.