An exciting young prospect, Michael Foy was a standout performer for the Ireland Under-20s in 2025, featuring throughout the U-20 Six Nations before playing three World Rugby U-20 Championship matches.
To optimise his individual development at his home province, he will complete his third year in Munster's Academy before moving up to the senior squad.
The 20-year-old flanker joined the Academy in June 2024 after playing in back-to-back Pinergy Munster Schools Boys Senior Cup finals with Christian Brothers College.
A Cork Constitution clubman, he has also played All-Ireland League rugby with UCC and lined out for Carrigaline RFC, Cork Constitution FC, and CBC at underage level.
Along with his eight appearances for the Ireland U-20s, he has played eight times for Munster 'A' in the 'A' Interprovincial Championship, and 15 times for UCC and Cork Constitution in the Energia All-Ireland League.
An influential member of the Academy, Foy has a bright future at the province.
Four Academy players will move up to Munster's senior squad next season - Max Clein, Seán Edogbo, Ronan Foxe, and Ben O'Connor.
The province's new Academy recruits will be announced later this month.