Munster announce contract extensions for Bleyendaal and Mathewson

Munster Rugby have this morning confirmed that Tyler Bleyendaal and Alby Mathewson have agreed contract extensions to stay at the province.

Bleyendaal, who has played 47 times for the province, has signed a deal to remain at Munster until June 2021.

Mathewson will remain at Munster until the end of this season. His short term contract was due to expire at the end of March.

Tighthead prop Ciaran Parker will also be extending his stay after moving from a development contract to a senior contract for next season, as does second row Sean O’Connor.

Another player to commit their future to the province is Keynan Knox. He 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.