Super Rugby winning coach joins Munster

NEWS: Former Hurricanes head coach and Northampton Saints Director of Rugby Chris Boyd has joined Munster as a performance consultant.

Boyd’s coaching career includes leading the Hurricanes to a Super Rugby title in 2016.

He joined Northampton Saints as Director of Rugby ahead of the 2018/19 season and throughout his four-year tenure, oversaw the return of the club featuring in regular knockout matches.

Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan said: “We are thrilled to have someone of Chris’ experience and calibre join us for what will be a very busy period for the club.

“We have a huge amount of trust and belief in our coaching group who have done an excellent job over the past month and the addition of Chris will supplement the talent we have in this area.”

Interim Head Coach Ian Costello said: “We are fortunate to have an outstanding coaching group and support team in Munster. To be able to add someone of Chris’ experience and standing to that group is very exciting.”