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Munster star RG Snyman signs new contract as Ulster confirm Jared Payne will leave at the end of the season

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Munster star RG Snyman signs new contract as Ulster confirm Jared Payne will leave at the end of the season

Munster announce that five players have signed new contracts with the province. Lock RG Snyman has signed a two-year deal. Props Stephen Archer, Roman Salanoa, Liam O'Connor, and hooker Scott Buckley have also signed contracts. Jared Payne will leave Ulster at the end of the season. Payne played 78 times for Ulster and earned 20 international caps for Ireland. He will now pursue coaching opportunities in other countries. Scott Blyden has been promoted to the senior squad.

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