Squad Update | Munster Prepare For Gloucester In Cork

09/02/2024 09:02 AM

The Munster men's squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Friday's pre-season clash against Gloucester at Virgin Media Park.

The game kicks off at 7pm with a Family Pack of four tickets available from just €30 here.

The first pre-season game of 2024/25 took place on Saturday as 30 players featured in an entertaining clash against Bath at The Rec with the hosts winning 24-21.

Eight players made their first Munster appearances with a full match report here.

On the injury front, scrum-half Ethan Coughlan was removed with a thigh injury on Saturday and will go for a scan today.

Academy back-row forward Ruadhán Quinn was removed with a thigh contusion and will be monitored this week.

There is good news for Tom Ahern (ankle), Jean Kleyn (knee/eye) and Paddy Patterson (knee) as they are all in the final stages of their rehabilitation and due to make a return to training in the coming weeks.

Dave Kilcoyne is rehabilitating from a short-term ankle injury.

Brian Gleeson had a minor procedure on his shoulder last month and will be out for six to eight weeks.

Cian Hurley has undergone surgery on a knee injury and will be unavailable for the coming months.

Roman Salanoa (knee), Edwin Edogbo (Achilles), Rory Scannell (ankle) are all continuing to rehab.

In player news, Scott Buckley returned from his short-term loan with Australian side Randwick last week and featured against Bath at the weekend.

Tickets

Pre-Season: Friday, September 6 

Munster v Gloucester, Virgin Media Park, 7pm; Buy tickets here

URC Round 1: Saturday, September 21

Munster v Connacht, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here

URC Round 3: Saturday, October 5

Munster v Ospreys, Virgin Media Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here

URC Round 7: Saturday, November 30

Munster v Emirates Lions, Thomond Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here

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