Tyler Bleyendaal recommits to Munster

Fly-half Tyler Bleyendaal is among five players to sign new contracts at Munster and commit their immediate futures to the Irish province.

Ciaran Parker and Alby Mathewson have also put pen to paper, while academy duo Sean O’Connor and Keynan Knox have agreed terms to remain in Limerick.

Bleyendaal has made 47 appearances in red since his debut in September 2015 and has captained the province on 11 occasions. Munster’s Player of the Year in 2017, the New Zealand-born playmaker will remain with the province until June 2021.

Tighthead prop Parker will move from a development contract to a senior deal for next season after making 11 appearances for the province.

Meanwhile, Mathewson will remain with the side until the end of the season after signing a further extension. The former All Black has played for Munster on 13 occasions, scoring two tries.

22-year-old O’Connor will advance to the senior squad next season on a one-year development contract after completing his three years in the academy. The versatile Tipperary native can play at lock and in the back row and has made nine appearances for the province.

Finally, Knox has signed a three-year deal with the province that sees him continue with the academy for a further year before advancing to the senior ranks. The 19-year-old Young Munster player featured for Munster A on five occasions in the Celtic Cup earlier this season.