Conor Bartley & Dian Bleuler Join Munster On Short-Term Deals

20th November 2024 By The Editor

Dian Bleuler and Conor Bartley. Inpho

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signings of props Conor Bartley and Dian Bleuler on short-term contracts.

Young Munster RFC prop Bartley, who can play on both sides of the scrum, joins the province on a short-term deal.

The 29-year-old played his schools rugby with Castletroy College before a one-season spell with Garryowen.

Over the past 10 years, Bartley has been a cornerstone of Young Munster’s front-row with the 29-year-old winning three consecutive Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Challenge Cup titles between 2021 and 2023.

He also represented the Ireland Clubs side against Portugal A in March 2024.

As part of Munster Rugby’s recruitment and succession planning, AIL players are continually tracked and observed by Munster staff throughout the domestic season with Bartley’s performances at club level resulting in this exciting opportunity.

Loosehead prop Bleuler joins Munster Rugby from the Hollywoodbets Sharks on a short-term deal.

The 25-year-old has represented the South Africa U20s and started out his professional career with Western Province and the Stormers.

In 2021, Bleuler joined the Sharks where has played for the Durban-based outfit in the Currie Cup, URC and Champions Cup in the past number of seasons including October 2023’s URC clash against Munster at Thomond Park.

The duo will provide much-needed cover in the front row with a number of props currently sidelined due to injury.