Graham Rowntree has left his position as Munster head coach after the aspect’s third consecutive defeat within the United Rugby Championship.
The Irish province have been crushed by Leinster, Stormers and Sharks this month leaving them with simply two wins in six matches this time period, and twelfth within the 16-team division.
Rowntree grew to become Munster head coach in the summertime of 2022 and led his aspect to the URC title in his first season in cost – their first trophy in 12 years – earlier than a top-of-the-table end a 12 months later.
Munster’s head of rugby operations Ian Costello will take over on an interim foundation whereas a everlasting alternative is discovered.
Former England worldwide Rowntree – who initially joined Munster in 2019 as forwards coach – stated: “I’ve completely loved my time right here in Munster working with a really proficient group of gamers and coaches.
“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.”
The membership’s CEO, Ian Flanagan, added: “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.”
