Tadhg Beirne has signed a new three year deal with the IRFU, that will see him remain in Ireland until the summer of 2025.
The Munster forward has won 27 caps for Ireland and played on the Lions Tour in South Africa last year.
Beirne has lined out 45 times for the Southern province.
Munster Senior Coach Stephen Larkham has given his reaction to the Beirne contract news
Munster player Simon Zebo was also asked about the new deal for Beirne
Meanwhile, Keith Wood says Ireland need to think outside the box when playing physically powerful sides.
Ireland struggled at times against France in the Six Nations defeat on Saturday and Wood says creativity is required in coming up with a solution