Kirwan in hunt for Munster job

John Kirwan last night joined the race to succeed Tony McGahan at Munster.

McGahan is to leave the Reds at the end of the campaign to take up a new post as Australia’s defence coach, with home-grownAnthony Foley favourite to take over

But former Italy and Japan boss Kirwan, a World Cup winner as a player with the All Blacks in 1987, last night admitted his interest.