Squad Update | Positive Tadhg Beirne news as URC quarter-final looms

The Munster squad are stepping up their training this week at the HPC ahead of the province’s URC quarter-final against Ulster in Belfast on Friday (7.35pm).

There’s good news for Munster, who are prepping for Friday’s URC quarter-final with Ulster as Tadhg Beirne steps up his training load after rehabbing a thigh injury since the Six Nations campaign. His availability will be determined later in the week.

Andrew Conway’s availability will also be reviewed as the week advances following a knee aggravation sustained against Leinster.

Jean Kleyn and Neil Cronin also return to training this week after overcoming respective neck and ankle injuries.

Alex Kendellen is due to complete the return to play protocols this week.

Continuing to rehab: Dave Kilcoyne (neck), RG Snyman (knee) John Hodnett (knee), Jack Daly (knee).

Munster take on Ulster in the URC quarter-finals on Friday 3 June in Kingspan Stadium.