Ian Keatley is one of four Munster players who will travel with Emerging Ireland to Tblisi at the start of June.

Six Munster players including the uncapped Mike Sherry and Tommy O'Donnell, have been named in the Ireland squad that will tour North America in June

The news today that Ronan O'Gara's long and distinguished playing time is over, brings to a close what was by any standards, a remarkable career.

Munster have announced that Ronan O'Gara has retired from playing professional rugby. It's understood that the 36 year old will take up a coaching role abroad at the start of the 2013/14 season.

The Munster squad are in to the final weeks of their season with training continuing as players wait on news of possible Ireland and Emerging Ireland tour inclusions.