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McMillan leaving Chiefs for Munster

Clayton McMillan has been appointed as the new head coach of Munster on a three-year contract starting in July 2025, as announced by Munster.
McMillan is currently the head coach of the Chiefs and will leave them after the current season ends.
Ian Costello has been serving as Munster's interim head coach since Graham Rowntree left in October.
McMillan expressed excitement about leading Munster and noted the club's strong alignment with his values.

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Irish Examiner

Who is Munster's new head coach Clayton McMillan?

The current boss of Super Rugby heavyweights the Chiefs arrives with great pedigree in the club game having led his Chiefs side to three Super Rugby finals in the last four seasons.

5 days ago·Ireland

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News24

Sport | URC giants Munster lure Chiefs coach to Ireland

Waikato Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan will leave New Zealand at the end of the Super Rugby season to take the reins at Irish club Munster, it was announced Thursday.

5 days ago·South Africa

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Stuff

‘Was always my intention to leave’: Why Munster move made sense for McMillan

Chiefs coach said he was always planning to depart after 2026 anyway, before a summer-break phone call expedited the process.

5 days ago·New Zealand

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RTÉ

Munster announce McMillan as next head coach

Munster have announced that Clayton McMillan will become the province's new head coach on a three-year contract with the New Zealander set to take up the role from July.

5 days ago·Ireland

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Irish Independent

‘I am humbled to be given the opportunity’ – Munster confirm surprise appointment of new head coach

Munster have confirmed that current Chiefs boss Clayton McMillan will take over as the province’s head coach next season.

5 days ago·Ireland

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NZ Herald

McMillan leaving Chiefs for Munster

Clayton McMillan will depart as Chiefs coach at the end of the current Super Rugby season. Newstalk ZB has reported McMillan will head to Irish club Munster,...

5 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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