Penney’s contract talks ‘progressing nicely’

Rob Penney’s tenure as Munster’s head coach is likely to extend until at least the end of the 2014/’15 season and maybe more with the New Zealander announcing last night that negotiations are “progressing nicely”.

Penney’s original two-year contract is due to expire in June and he wants to remain for the following twelve months to complete the programme he set out on his arrival in 2011. His case is considerably strengthened with Munster enjoying a seven point advantage at the top of the Rabo Pro 12 league and also in a very strong position to qualify for the knock-out stages of the Heineken Cup.

“The organisation has been great to deal with”, he stressed at the end of yesterday’s squad session at UL. “I cannot speak highly enough about their administration and the people behind the scenes. It’s been great and we’re still working through it.”