Munster have tied down five senior players for at least two more seasons.
Ireland scrum-half Craig Casey has penned a new three year deal, while fellow internationals Shane Daly and Mike Haley have signed two-year contract extensions, as have Josh Wycherley and Alex Kendellen.
Casey, 23, has made 49 appearances for the province since his debut against Connacht in 2019. He was named Young Player of the Year in 2021.
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Shannon born Casey has made five Ireland appearances. Haley, meanwhile, has one Ireland cap, having joined Munster from Sale Sharks in 2018. He has played 80 times for province, all at full-back, and has scored 16 tries.
Versatile back Daly, 25, joined the province's senior squad from the academy in 2019, was named Young Player of the Year in 2020 has has two Ireland caps to his name.
He has scored eight tries in 49 Munster appearances and starts at full-back for Emerging Ireland against the Griquas in Bloemfontein later today, as does Wycherley.
The 23-year-old enjoyed a standout season last year. making 19 appearances, and the prop has played 29 times for the Reds to date since making his debut in 2020.
Kendellen, 21, who advanced to the senior ranks at the beginning of the season on a new two-year deal, has extended his contract further to remain with the province until at least July 2025.
The back row, who made his Munster debut last year, was initially named in the Emerging Ireland squad for the South Africa tour but did not travel as he continues to follow return to play protocols.
The Reds take on Zebre at Musgrave Park tomorrow, having lost their opening URC fixtures at Cardiff Blues and the Dragons.
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