DIARMUID BARRON HAS signed a new contract with Munster, keeping him at the province until 2028. AdvertisementBarron has also captained the province in 13 competitive fixtures, and was part of the URC winning side of 2023. The 27-year-old debuted for Munster in September 2018 – the same year he joined the Munster Academy. Barron has represented Ireland at U20 level, and been part of Emerging Ireland and Ireland A squads. He is included in the Ireland XV squad who will face England A at Thomond Park on Friday week.