Graham Rowntree has left his position as Munster head coach after the facet’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 facet 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 yr later.
Munster’s head of rugby operations Ian Costello will take over on an interim foundation whereas a everlasting substitute is discovered.
Former England worldwide Rowntree – who initially joined Munster in 2019 as forwards coach – stated: “I’ve totally loved my time right here working with a really gifted 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 want to thank Graham for his ardour and dedication to Munster Rugby over the previous 5 years, and I want to want him and his household the easiest for the longer term on behalf of Munster Rugby.
“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.”
