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BREAKING: Graham Rowntree departs Munster by 'mutual agreement'

BY Philip Bendon  ·  Tuesday Oct 29, 2024

Munster Rugby have confirmed that head coach Graham Rowntree has departed the Irish province by mutual consent.

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Confirming the news today, Munster Rugby and the IRFU released a statement thanking the former England international for his contributions to the province.

Leading the men in red to a United Rugby Championship title in the 2022/23 season, which was the first title for the men in red in 12 years.

Following the news Munster Rugby CEO, Ian Flanagan, said: “We would like to thank Graham for his passion and dedication to Munster Rugby over the past five years, and I would like to wish him and his family the very best for the future on behalf of Munster Rugby.”

The change to the senior men’s coaching team is with immediate effect, with Head of Rugby Operations Ian Costello taking over as Interim Head Coach. The recruitment process for a permanent Head Coach will get underway immediately.

Flanagan continued: “With the All Blacks XV coming to a sold-out Thomond Park this weekend and a number of big games on the horizon in November and December, our focus will be on continuing to support the coaches and the players for the season ahead.”

Graham Rowntree said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here in Munster working with a very talented group of players and coaches.

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“I would like to thank the wider Munster family for all the support they have shown me in my time here but now is the right stage for my family and I to look forward to a new chapter.”

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