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Munster sign Billy Holland, Stephen Archer and Kevin O’Byrne to new deals

By Michael Kelleher

Thursday 11 January 2018 11:34, UK

Munster's Billy Holland
Image: Billy Holland is staying with Munster for two more years

Munster have signed forward trio Billy Holland, Stephen Archer and Kevin O’Byrne to contract extensions.

Holland, who has 176 caps for the province, has signed a two-year deal which will keep the 32-year-old second row at Munster until June 2020.

Tighthead prop Archer and hooker O'Byrne have also signed two-year extensions.

Archer, 30, who has featured in every game this season, has made 151 appearances for Munster.

Munster's Stephen Archer tackles Denis Buckley of Connacht
Image: Munster's Stephen Archer tackles Denis Buckley of Connacht

O'Byrne, 26, made his European debut against Racing 92 in October and went on to start against Leicester Tigers in Welford Road in round 4. He has played for the province on 28 occasions.

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Academy players Liam O'Connor, Fineen Wycherley and Calvin Nash have also signed new deals with the province.

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