Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm a two-year contract extension for Brian Gleeson that will keep him at the province until at least 2028.<\/p>\n
The powerful 21-year-old back-row forward has scored two tries in 26 appearances for the province after coming up through the ranks at Thurles RFC, Rockwell College and Garryowen FC.<\/p>\n
Gleeson joined the Academy in the summer of 2023 and made his Munster debut against the Sharks in the opening game of the 2023\/24 season.<\/p>\n
While still only 19 years of age, Gleeson made his Champions Cup debut away to Exeter Chiefs in December 2023.<\/p>\n
After impressing in his 10 senior appearances in his first year of the Academy and winning Academy Player of the Year, Gleeson was promoted to the senior squad on a two-year deal.<\/p>\n
At international level, Gleeson was called up by Andy Farrell for the Ireland senior squad last October but missed out due to injury.<\/p>\n
While still eligible for the Ireland U19s in 2023, he earned a place in the Ireland U20s side for the 6 Nations and was a standout performer as they clinched the Grand Slam, winning two Player of the Match awards.<\/p>\n
He then helped the side reach the final of the Junior World Championship in South Africa before featuring again in the 2024 6 Nations as Ireland finished second and reached the semi-finals of the Junior World Championship.<\/p>\n
Despite missing a number of months due to an elbow injury, Gleeson has made seven appearances so far this season.<\/p>\n
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