Munster announce signing of lock Kiran McDonald on short-term deal

Munster Rugby have announced the signing of lock Kiran McDonald on a short-term contract.

McDonald played over 50 times for Glasgow and in June 2021 he was called up to the Scotland squad for the summer series.

The 27-year-old linked up to Wasps this year but has been out of contract as the Coventry based club were suspended for the remainder of the season as they entered into administration.

He will now head to Thomond Park as an injury cover with Jean Kleyn and Tom Ahern sidelined with rib and shoulder injuries respectively.

"Kleyn will be unavailable for the next number of weeks while Ahern is due to meet with a specialist next week," read a statement from the club.

"The duo join Fineen Wycherley (shoulder), RG Snyman (knee) and the uncapped Paddy Kelly (head) on the unavailable list, while Tadhg Beirne is with the Ireland squad for the Bank of Ireland Nations Series."

Munster are at 11th position in the United Rugby Championship table with two wins from six matches.