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Munster Rugby Signs Emerging Connacht Star Diarmuid Kilgallen

Munster Rugby Signs Emerging Connacht Star Diarmuid Kilgallen

Munster Rugby has signed promising winger Diarmuid Kilgallen from rival Connacht Rugby ahead of the 2024-2025 United Rugby Championship season.

Feb 14, 2024 by Philip Bendon
Munster Rugby Signs Emerging Connacht Star Diarmuid Kilgallen

Munster Rugby has confirmed the signing of 23-year-old winger Diarmuid Kilgallen from rival Connacht Rugby.

Kildare native Kilgallen will join Graham Rowntree’s squad on a two-year deal ahead of the 2024-2025 season.

Making 22 appearances for Connacht so far, the 6-foot-4 powerhouse has scored 12 tries for his team.

A former Irish U20 representative, Kilgallen will join a stacked back three with the likes of Shane Daly, Calvin Nash, Simon Zebo, Mikey Haley, Liam Coombes and Patrick Campell all vying for starting spots.