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Kyriacou departs from Munster forwards coach role

Munster forwards coach Andi Kyriacou has left the Irish province with immediate effect, the club has announced.

Kyriacou's departure, which he said was for family reasons, comes after head coach Graham Rowntree's surprise exit in late October.

Former Munster hooker Kyriacou joined the Irish province as elite player development officer in 2021 and in his first season as forwards coach in 2022-23, the club secured the United Rugby Championship (URC) title.

After topping the URC table last season, Munster's hopes of retaining the title were ended by their play-offs semi-final home defeat by Glasgow.

Munster have suffered four losses in six URC games this season and currently sit 12th in the 16-team table.

"I would like to thank the players, management, and fans for the warm welcome throughout both my times at Munster," said Kyriacou.

"However, I have lived apart from my young family for several years now and we felt it timely to continue our rugby journey back in the UK."

Backs coach Mike Prendergast is among the contenders to succeed Mike Prendergast as head coach, with the province's head of rugby operations Ian Costello currently in interim charge.