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Munster Rugby Signs Conor Bartley & Dian Bleuler: Short-Term Deals Boost Squad Depth

November 20, 2024 Catherine Williams Sports
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  • Munster Rugby and the IRFU have signed props Conor Bartley and Dian Bleuler on short-term contracts.
  • Both players will provide essential front-row cover due to several injuries in the team.
Original source: munsterrugby.ie

Munster Rugby Signs New Props

Munster Rugby and the IRFU have signed props Conor Bartley and Dian Bleuler on short-term contracts.

Conor Bartley

  • Bartley is a Young Munster RFC prop.
  • He is 29 years old and can play on both sides of the scrum.
  • He played his schools rugby at Castletroy College and had a one-season stint with Garryowen.
  • For the last 10 years, he has been a key player for Young Munster, winning three consecutive Munster Senior Challenge Cup titles from 2021 to 2023.
  • He also played for the Ireland Clubs side against Portugal A in March 2024.
  • Bartley’s strong club performance led to his opportunity with Munster Rugby.

Dian Bleuler

  • Bleuler is a loosehead prop joining from the Hollywoodbets Sharks.
  • He is 25 years old and has experience representing South Africa U20s.
  • He started his professional career with Western Province and the Stormers.
  • In 2021, he joined the Sharks, where he has played in the Currie Cup, URC, and Champions Cup.
  • He played against Munster in a URC match at Thomond Park in October 2023.

Both players will provide essential front-row cover due to several injuries in the team.

Upcoming Matches

  • URC Round 7: Munster vs. Emirates Lions on Saturday, November 30, at Thomond Park, 7:35 PM. Buy tickets here.
  • Champions Cup Round 1: Munster vs. Stade Francais on Saturday, December 7, at Thomond Park, 5:30 PM. Buy tickets here.
  • Champions Cup Round 3: Munster vs. Saracens on Saturday, January 11, at Thomond Park, 5:30 PM. Buy tickets here.
  • URC Round 9: Munster vs. Leinster on Friday, December 27, at Thomond Park, 7:35 PM. Buy tickets here.
  • URC Round 11: Munster vs. Scarlets on Saturday, February 15, at Thomond Park, 5:15 PM. Buy tickets here.
  • URC Round 12: Munster vs. Edinburgh on Friday, February 28, at Virgin Media Park, 7:35 PM. Buy tickets here.
  • URC Round 15: Munster vs. Bulls on Saturday, April 19, at Thomond Park, 5:15 PM. Buy tickets here.
  • URC Round 17: Munster vs. Ulster on Friday, May 9, at Thomond Park, 7:35 PM. Buy tickets here.
  • URC Round 18: Munster vs. Benetton on Friday, May 16, at Virgin Media Park, 8 PM. Buy tickets here.