McGahan extends Munster stay

Munster rugby have confirmed that Tony McGahan has agreed to extend his current contract with the province for the next two seasons. The 37-year-old Australian now looks set to remain at Thomond Park up until 2012 after he was elevated from defence coach to replace Declan Kidney in 2008. Chief Executive Garrett Fitzgerald today confirmed that McGahan will continue on in his role as Director of Coaching for the next two seasons (2010/2011 & 2011/2012). Commenting on the re-appointment, Fitzgerald said: “We’re obviously delighted that we have come to agreement with Tony for the immediate future. He has shown, in his short space of time as a head coach, that he has all the attributes to keep Munster Rugby to the forefront of the international club game while at the same time ensuring players have the required skill sets for the international game. We have already enjoyed considerable success in the course of his short tenure and we believe that Munster Rugby can only continue to prosper under his direction.” As he put the final touches to plans for a two day squad get-together McGahan said. “I’m very pleased to be remaining on here for the next number of seasons. It’s been a privilege to be involved with a group of players, management and officials such as are involved in Munster. I’m really looking forward to the immediate future, with crucial Magners League and Heineken Cup games in the offing, but I’m also delighted, both personally and professionally, to be remaining in Munster in the short term.”