Diarmuid Kilgallen Signs New Munster Contract

11th May 2026 By The Editor

Diarmuid Kilgallen has signed a new two-year deal. Inpho

Munster Rugby are pleased to announce a two-year contract extension for Diarmuid Kilgallen that keeps the winger at the province until at least 2028.

The 25-year-old has scored six tries in 15 Munster appearances since making his debut against the All Blacks XV in November 2024.

He received his first Ireland call-up last summer after a strong debut season with Munster that saw him dot down four times in eight appearances, including a two-try performance on his competitive debut away to Northampton Saints in the Champions Cup.

He missed the start of this season due to injury but has scored two tries in seven appearances so far this campaign.

A speedy, athletic winger, Kilgallen started out at Naas RFC before playing schools rugby for Cistercian College Roscrea on the Tipperary-Offaly border.

He joined the Connacht Academy in 2019 and made his debut against Munster in 2020, going on score 12 tries in 23 appearances before joining Munster on a two-year deal in 2024.