Anthony Foley and Munster in talks to extend contact until June 2017

Munster last night confirmed that talks have begun with Anthony Foley over a one-year contract extension beyond this season to run until June 2017 for the province’s head coach.

In a strong show of support during a difficult period in Foley’s second season in charge since succeeding Rob Penney, Munster are understood to have agreed in principle to trigger an option of a third year at the helm.

Former Heineken Cup-winning captain and Ireland No.8 Foley took the reins from Penney in summer 2014.