With Conor Murray on International duty and Sheridan impressing at B&I Cup level, the UL Boh's club man was afforded the opportunity to show what he was capable of at senior level.  His progression to date includes four RaboDirect PRO12 appearances including his first start for Munster at the weekend against Ospreys in Thomond Park.

In the British and Irish Cup Sheridan has been instrumental in Munster's progression to the knock-out stages playing in each of Munster's pool games this season.  A product of the Munster Rugby Academy Cathal has represented Connacht U19s and has also represented the Ireland Club XV side.

Place of birth: Sligo

Currently residing: Annacotty, Co. Limerick

Educated where: St. Mary's College, Ballysadare and Sligo Grammar School.

How old were you when you first started playing rugby and what club: Aged 9 at Sligo Rugby Club

First position you ever played: Hooker

Most memorable try in career: An U16 cup match for Sligo - against Corinthians, a 5-0 classic!

Sportsperson admire most: Michael Jordan

Career highlight to date: Signing a professional contract with Munster

Favourite other sport: American Football

Favourite team outside rugby: Indianapolis Colts

Most difficult opponent: Patrick O'Regan

Most embarrassing moment on a rugby pitch: Took a knock to the head once, ended up
falling backwards head over heels after trying to get up!

Player you would most like to play alongside: Dan Carter

Best thing about playing for Munster: The history and the support

Best moment at Munster: Senior debut

Best part of being a pro rugby player: Winning

Worst part of being pro rugby player: Losing

Hobbies outside rugby: Golf, Reading, Jazz flute

Person you would avoid at all costs: David Kilcoyne when he's sleepy!

Sporting Event you'd most like to attend: Superbowl

Best place you've visited: Newport Beach, California

Where you’ve haven’t been would love to go to: Hawaii

Three things you can’t live without: Food, Water and Air.... Easy one!

Who would play you in a movie: Daniel Craig with some hair dye

Most famous person you’ve met: Mike Tyson

Favourite Food: Shank of Lamb

Favourite subject at school: English

Subject you were worst at: Maths

Favourite Film: Good Will Hunting

Favourite TV programme: Mad Men

Favourite Actor: Matt Damon

Favourite Singer/Band: Frank Sinatra

Three people you would invite to dinner and why: Scarlett Johansson - and if she was there,
the other two wouldn't matter.