Munster Rugby issue injury update ahead of crucial Ulster URC clash in Limerick

THE Munster Rugby squad have started preparations at their High Performance Centre at UL ahead of Friday’s United Rugby Championship Round 17 clash against Ulster at Thomond Park, 7.35pm.

There is good news for Tom Ahern, Stephen Archer, Liam Coombes, John Hodnett, Oli Jager, Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and Josh Wycherley as they all return to training this week having missed the Cardiff clash.

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On the injury front, Mike Haley, Gavin Coombes, Calvin Nash, Diarmuid Barron and Craig Casey returned to action in Cardiff and came through the game with no issues.

Munster Rugby also confirmed that Performance Consultant Chris Boyd has completed his short-term contract with the province and returned home to New Zealand.

Munster say that the vastly experienced coach provided 'invaluable support' to their coaching team over the past five months and thanked Boyd for his time at the province and wished him the very best for the future.

Continuing to Rehab: Jeremy Loughman (hamstring), Ethan Coughlan (hamstring), Billy Burns (shoulder), Shane Daly (hamstring), Dave Kilcoyne (Achilles), Edwin Edogbo (Achilles), Roman Salanoa (knee).