Munster Issue Update On Player Contracts : Irish Rugby

Ian Nagle has agreed a one year extension, while Ivan Dineen, who was recently added to Munster's Heineken Cup squad for the knockout stages, has signed on for a further two seasons.

Scrum half Cathal Sheridan, another member of that Heineken Cup panel, moves from a development to a full one-year contract, while back rower Barry O'Mahony has extended his development contract for another season.

Winger/full-back Sean Scanlon will move away from Munster at the end of the currrent season after agreeing terms with English club Rotherham Titans.

Meanwhile, Academy players Cian Bohane (centre/winger), Duncan Casey (hooker), James Cronin (prop), Ronan O'Mahony (winger) and Niall Scannell (hooker) have all secured developement contracts with Munster for the 2013/14 season.

Tournament Director Garrett Tubridy sets the scene for an exciting weekend of rugby at UCD where 16 Women's Sevens teams will battle it out at for one qualifying spot for the Rio Olympics. Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.ie/sevens.

Kim Flood is looking forward to playing for Ireland in this weekend's World Rugby Women's Sevens Olympic Repechage tournament at UCD. Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.ie/sevens.

Ireland centre Stuart Olding reflects on the late 32-26 loss to South Africa. He says that the bond within the squad will help them bounce back for the series decider in Port Elizabeth next Saturday.