LOCAL pair Evan O’Connell and Ruadhán Quinn are both moving up from the Academy to the senior squad on two-year deals, Munster have announced.
Quinn and O’Connell both move up to development contracts next year and will progress to senior contracts for 2026/27.
Talented second-row Evan O’Connell joined the Academy ahead of the 2022/2023 season and currently plays his AIL rugby with Young Munster RFC, making the switch to the Cookies from UL Bohemian RFC ahead of 2024/2025.
Gifted 21-year-old Quinn came up through the ranks at Ballina-Killaloe RFC and Crescent College Comprehensive. He plays his club rugby with Young Munster RFC and has also lined out for Old Crescent in the AIL.
Separately, Alex Kendellen has signed a two-year contract extension.
