Munster look likely to be battling for a play-off spot in the new URC season (Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images)The 2023 URC champions seem likely to find themselves fighting for a play-off berth.The 2023 URC champions seem likely to find…
Munster face challenging prospects heading into the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season under head coach Clayton McMillan. Following a campaign where the team lost seven of 12 matches before being eliminated by the Bulls in the quarter-finals, the province is managing off-field financial pressures and the fallout from a nixed coaching appointment for Roger Randle. Jared Payne has joined the staff as backs coach alongside existing staff members.
The squad has lost significant experience with the departures of forwards John Ryan, Niall Scannell, and Jean Kleyn. Munster hope fly-half Jack Crowley overcomes last season's blood vessel issues, with Will Harrison and Tom Wood providing depth. Meanwhile, 23-year-old lock Edwin Edogbo looks to secure an injury-free run following prior Achilles, groin, and shoulder setbacks.
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