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Gerbrant Grobler was offered a three-year contract to stay with Munster Rugby until the nationwide debate around his doping past put an end to those plans earlier this year.  Grobler was banned for two years for taking the steroid drostanolone while he was with the Stormers. The ban was backdated to October 2014 and he made his return to rugby …

The confirmation comes as the South African starred in Munster’s fight-back for a 24-24 draw with Ulster earlier today. Gerbrandt Grobler’s stint in a Munster jersey was all too short. An ankle injury suffered soon after joining the province in July of last year saw him ruled out for months. The 26-year-old has fared well since his return to action …

Munster have just named their side to take on Zebre in Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 clash at Thomond Park.  Duncan Williams starts for the southern province and in doing so will make his 150th appearance, joining a prestigious list of players in reaching the significant milestone. In all there are 12 changes to the team which best Castres in the Champions …

There has been huge controversy surrounding the signing of Munster second row Gerbrandt Grobler. The 25-year-old South African served a two-year ban for the use of steroids in 2014, but is now joined with the Thomond Park outfit. After making an appearance against Worcester Warriors in a pre-season friendly last summer, Grobler suffered an injury which has seen him ruled …

Munster have boosted their squad with the signings of a South African forward pair flanker Chris Cloete and lock Gerbrandt Grobler.  26-year-old Cloete has signed to the province on a three-year contract and will link up with the squad after the Currie Cup, whilst 25-year-old Grobler is committing on a one-year deal and will be arriving in Limerick during pre-season. Grobler, who …