The 2026–27 season is Munster Rugby's sixth season in the United Rugby Championship, and 26th in all formats of the competition. Along with competing in the URC and its Irish Shield competition, the club will also participate in the 2026–27 European Rugby Champions Cup.
Squad and management Clayton McMillan returns as head coach of the team. Following the collapse of the attempt to appoint Roger Randle as a senior coach due to historic allegations against him, the province launched a review into the process. In the meantime, Jared Payne comes in as attack coach on a two year contract, and Mossy Lawler's contract is extended. Mike Prendergast leaves the club. Jimmy Duffy replaces Alex Codling as forwards coach to complete the new line up.
Name Role StatusClayton McMillanHead coachContinuingJared PayneAttack coachNew hireJimmy DuffyForwards coachNew hireMossy LawlorAttack and skills coachContract extended
Transfers
United Rugby Championship
Matches Munster will begin their sixth URC campaign by hosting Scottish rival Glasgow Warriors. The domestic campaign is heavily front-loaded with home fixtures and URC Irish Shield match-ups, with nine of Munster's first ten matches on the island of Ireland, including five of their six URC Irish Shield ties.
Standings
URC Irish Shield
References