Munster are on the lookout for a new CEO following the announcement that long-serving officer Garrett Fitzgerald will retire in June on reaching the age of retirement.
Fitzgerald, who has served in the role since 1999, is the longest-serving provincial chief executive in Irish rugby.
During his time, he spearheaded the province’s rise in the professional era overseeing a 20-year period that has produced huge success on and off the field, including two European Cups.
IRFU CEO Philip Browne said: “Everyone in Irish rugby will join me in thanking Garrett for the many years of service he has given to the game, and to wish him well in retirement.
“Since his appointment in 1999 Garrett has transformed Munster Rugby. He has succeeded in keeping the very best of the amateur era and ethos at the club, while building it into a professional sports club that is the envy of many throughout the rugby world.
“On a personal level, I would like to thank Garrett for his openness, his professionalism and his friendship, and I thank Áine, and all Garrett’s family, for allowing us to have so much of his time and energy, for all these years.”
Munster Rugby and the IRFU will begin a recruitment process to fill the position. In the meantime, Philip Quinn will continue in his role as acting CEO.
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