Munster trio Barron, Loughman and Patterson sign new deals

Hooker Barron has captained the side on three occasions so far this season, including Friday night’s win over Glasgow Warriors.

Munster Rugby have announced that trio Diarmuid Barron, Jeremy Loughman and Paddy Patterson have all signed two-year contract extensions with the province.

Hooker Barron has captained the side on three occasions so far this season, including last Friday night’s win over Glasgow Warriors.

A product of the Munster Rugby Academy, he has scored nine tries in 63 appearances for the province since his debut in 2018.

Ireland international Loughman has also signed a new deal after featuring at his first Rugby World Cup this year.

The prop has scored six tries in 89 Munster appearances since joining from the Leinster Academy in 2017, and also started all three knock-out games as Munster clinched the URC title last season.

Last season saw Patterson establish himself as a key member of the squad, making 14 appearances including a Player of the Match display against South Africa A at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The former Leinster Academy player returned to action against Benetton in October, following a knee injury.

The scrum-half has scored five tries in 24 Munster appearances since making his debut in 2021.