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Will Addison, splits Twitter with MOTM display
Some fans are stoked, others are…ripping

Will Addison helped Ulster to a first win in Llanelli in 6 years and he played a key role in their 25-24 bonus point Champions Cup win away from home. The newly capped Irish International put in a huge shift with 2 clean breaks, 5 defenders beaten, 8 tackles, 1 try (Video below) and the Man of The Match award.
It was a man-of-the-match performance from @WillAddisonB3 as @UlsterRugby held off a @scarlets_rugby comeback ?
— Heineken Champions Cup (@ChampionsCup) December 8, 2018
Here’s the centre slicing through the Welshmen’s defence to put the visitors in the driving seat last night ? #ChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/zBBNnURltg
Here’s what Addison had to say when he spoke with BT Sport Rugby after his MOTM performance.
“It’s kind of overwhelming at the moment!”
An absolutely delighted Will Addison gives his view after Ulster leave Parc Y Scarlets with a massive, massive win! ? pic.twitter.com/kor2mTdbs8
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) December 7, 2018
Twitter was full of chat surrounding Addison’s performance at the Parc y Scarlets. The vast majority delighted for him.
Addison MOTM. Been excellent in attack & D.
— Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) December 7, 2018
Wonderful win for Ulster tonight. They looked really well prepared. And Addison looks some player.
— Gerry Thornley (@gerrythornley) December 7, 2018
Is it hyperbole to suggest Addison is almost single handedly responsible for the vast improvement this season? What a signing and impact.
— Mike White (@miguelblanco85) December 7, 2018
Will Addison is different gravy. Had a B&I Lion on toast for the majority of the game and set the tempo for a great Ulster defence.
So many players put in their best performances in an Ulster jersey including Coetzee, Burns, Moore, Murphy, Speight and Addison.
— Ross Barnett (@rbarnett08) December 7, 2018
Will Addison is the best Addison since this guy #SCAvULS pic.twitter.com/NzIFzlsA1X
— Oisin Langan (@oisinlangan) December 7, 2018
Then we had a few “unhappy’ tweeters …
@SaleSharksRugby @UlsterRugby @EnglandRugby remind me again why we let Will Addison leave Sale? He’s now been capped by Ireland and is ripping Scarlets apart for Ulster. Something has to be done about the southern bias of the RFU ?
— JonnyBravo82 (@Bravo82Jonny) December 7, 2018
#SCAvULS Will Addison, English born, played for England U20s, ignored by Eddie Jones and now starring for Ulster and selected for Ireland. Meanwhile Eddie selects Piers Francis.
— Bruce Lawson (@Sapere_vivere) December 7, 2018
Couldn’t get close to England squad but will go to World Cup with Ireland, can England not identify talent? Or is it the old boys club? Sale not a fashionable club, Haley and Addison away now
— brian gallagher (@brigal1) December 7, 2018
The former Sale Shark has certainly had a huge impact on Irish soil since making the move across the Irish sea, many predicting he will be a shoe in for Ireland’s 2019 RWC Squad.
Addison wasn’t only scoring tries, he could probably claim “assist” for his fellow Irish International Jacob Stockdale whose try scoring run continued as he stormed in for a long ranger.
What a try for Ulster! Sensational start! ?
Try machine Jacob Stockdale puts the finishing touches on a move that went all of 60 meters in 10 seconds! pic.twitter.com/ztDIKofdK3
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) December 7, 2018
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Munster Rugby Departing Players Confirmed


Munster Rugby can confirm the full list of players who will depart the province at the end of the 2022/23 campaign.
It was confirmed earlier this season that Malakai Fekitoa (Benetton) and Ben Healy (Edinburgh) will join new clubs ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Additionally, we can confirm that Liam O’Connor, Eoin O’Connor, Paddy Kelly, Oli Morris and Academy player Conor Phillips have completed their time at the province.
Eoin O’Connor will move abroad for a new playing opportunity.
Liam O’Connor has been advised to retire on medical grounds following successful surgery for a recent neck injury.
Paddy Kelly has retired from professional rugby on medical grounds due to a concussion sustained earlier in the season.
Paddy has received specialist medical care since the concussion, and despite all efforts, the decision to retire was made in the best interests of his long-term health.
Prop Liam O’Connor made 34 Munster appearances since his debut against Stade Francais in the Champions Cup in January 2016.
A product of the Greencore Munster Rugby Academy and former CBC student, O’Connor won the British & Irish Cup with Munster A in 2017.
He made 11 appearances in the first 12 games of the 2017/18 campaign but sustained a long-term knee injury against Ospreys in December 2017.
The Cork Constitution clubman helped Munster to a memorable victory over South Africa A at Páirc Uí Chaoimh earlier this season.
Eoin O’Connor came up through the Academy and was one of 12 players to make their senior Munster debuts in the Champions Cup win over Wasps in December 2021.
The former Waterpark RFC man moved up to the senior squad ahead of the 2022/23 season and made four senior appearances for Munster.
He has featured extensively for Young Munster in the AIL over the past number of years.
A former St Munchin’s College student, lock Paddy Kelly departs after one year as part of the senior squad having come through the Academy.
Centre Oli Morris departs after joining Munster in October when Worcester Warriors went into administration.
Winger Phillips departs after three years in the Academy that included two senior appearances. A former Crescent College student, he is also an Ireland 7s international and plays his club rugby with Young Munster.
Chris Farrell, James French and Dan Goggin all departed for new playing opportunities earlier this season.
A big thanks to all of our departing players for their contributions to Munster Rugby and we wish them all the best for the future.
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Lowe and Penny both available ahead of Heineken Champions Cup Final

Leinster Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of the 2023 Heineken Champions Cup Final against La Rochelle on Saturday in Aviva Stadium. (KO: 4.45pm – live on RTÉ2, BT Sport 2, RTÉ Radio 1 and Newstalk).
Cian Healy came through the game at the weekend with no issues after his recovery from an ankle injury.
Rónan Kelleher came through the game at the weekend with no issues after his recovery from a shoulder injury.
Robbie Henshaw came through the game at the weekend with no issues after recovering from a quad issue.
James Lowe was part of the extended match day squad at the weekend and will train as normal this week.
Scott Penny has come through the Graduated Return to Play Protocols and will be available for selection this week.
Will Connors has entered the Graduated Return to Play Protocols and will be unavailable for selection this week.
There are no further updates on:
Vakhtang Abdaladze (neck), Ed Byrne (tricep), Rhys Ruddock (hamstring), Johnny Sexton (groin), Jamie Osborne (knee), Martin Moloney (knee)
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New Signing Confirmed For Munster Rugby


Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signing of centre Sean O’Brien on a two-year deal ahead of the 2023/24 season.
From Westmeath, the centre has been playing with the Premiership’s Exeter Chiefs for the past two seasons and most recently started in the club’s Champions Cup round of 16 and quarter-final games.
The 24-year-old has previously played for Connacht and lined out for the Ireland U20s in 2018 with current Munster players Diarmuid Barron, Jack Daly and Jack O’Sullivan.
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