“It has been an easy decision” | Rowntree extends Munster stay to 2024

Munster Rugby Forwards Coach Graham Rowntree has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him remain with the province until at least June 2024.

The former England prop made the move to Limerick in October 2019 on completion of his Rugby World Cup coaching duties with Georgia Rugby.

25 September 2021; Munster forwards coach Graham Rowntree during the warm-up before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cell C Sharks at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Commenting on the contract news, Graham Rowntree said,

“I am delighted to be committing my future to Munster Rugby.

“I have made my thoughts about this club widely known throughout my time so far, and for me and my family it really has been an easy decision, a non-decision if truth be told. We’ve put down roots here and have no desire to move anywhere else.

“I know there will be coaching personnel changes at the end of this season but from where I’m standing, I know that we have everything in place for continued development and success.

“This is a club with established structures, facilities, staff, players, supporters, and resources that any club or coach would be envious of and I’m very excited to be able to play my part in the years to come.”

With an impressive coaching CV and vast experience, Rowntree has previously held coaching roles with the British and Irish Lions, England Rugby, Harlequins and Leicester Tigers.

Munster are next in action this Saturday as they face Ulster in the URC in Thomond Park at 7.35pm.

Social Sharing

Posted in

Munster side announced for Bulls meeting | TEAM NEWS

A back row of Peter O’Mahony, Kendellen and O’Donoghue complete the side. O’Donoghue makes his first start since ...
Read More

Bank of Ireland announce Munster Rugby partnership extension

Ian Flanagan, CEO of Munster Rugby said the province is "delighted to continue our long relationship with Bank ...
Read More

Munster name travelling squad for South Africa URC trip

Two Munster Rugby Academy players travel to South Africa, scrum-half Ethan Coughlan and prop Mark Donnelly. A 30-player ...
Read More

New Munster deal announced for Peter O’Mahony

He won Munster’s Player of the Year award in 2019 and so far this season, has made five ...
Read More

Neil Cronin, Colm Hogan and Andrew O’Mahony depart Munster

The province thanked the trio for their contributions to Munster Rugby and wished them all the best for ...
Read More

Munster fall to Northampton Champions Cup defeat | HIGHLIGHTS

Munster tried gamely to get back in contention but Northampton sealed the win when Hendy scored his second ...
Read More

“This competition is huge for every team” | Gavin Coombes speaks ahead of Northampton showdown

A Cork native, Coombes joined Munster in 2018 and has gone on to make 91 appearances for the ...
Read More

Munster side named for Northampton clash | TEAM NEWS

The half-back and centre partnerships are unchanged as Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Alex Nankivell and Antoine Frisch keep ...
Read More