Rugby brought Alex Nankivell to Munster, the people are keeping him there

the first month or so, the people here at Munster, the boys, the management and then, like the community of Munster was just amazing to me.

STICKING AROUND: Alex Nankivell (left) has signed a new two-year deal with Munster. Picture: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

It did not take long for Alex Nankivell to realise he wanted to sign on with Munster for the long haul and just weeks into his second season the New Zealand centre was more than happy to commit for a further two years.

The new contract, announced this week, extends his stay to the summer of 2027, past his 30th birthday, and as he prepared to face Stade Francais at Thomond Park this week, the abrasive former Chiefs and Maori All Blacks midfielder spoke of his delight at being able to hang around in red.