Penney ‘close’ to penning new deal with Munster

Rob Penney looks certain to remain as Munster head coach for at least another season.

The New Zealander has been locked in talks with provincial chiefs for a number of weeks about extending his stay after his two-year deal ends in May. Penney joined Munster from Canterbury in 2012, succeeding Australian Tony McGahan.

When quizzed on the matter yesterday Penney replied: “We’re close. Everything hasn’t been finalised yet. Things are progressing.” However, the situation pertaining to assistant coaches Simon Mannix and Anthony Foley has not been finalised.