"I am really delighted to be going back to Munster. They have become one of the truly great sides in Europe. They have great ambition and I hope I can brng the experience I've gained playing over here to help them achieve their goals. I would say there were not many sides that that could tempt me away from Harlequins.

Alan Gaffney has added "We are always looking to strengthen our squad and Paul Burke is the type of player we need to compete at the highest level. He's vastly experienced and his inclusion in the squad gives us depth in a crucial position. I am delighted to have Paul on board."

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