'It has been an extraordinary 11 years living in Ireland': Doug Howlett to leave Munster role

The province's Head of Commercial and Marketing wishes to return to his native New Zealand, 11 years after joining Munster as a player.

'It has been an extraordinary 11 years living in Ireland': Doug Howlett to leave Munster role
Mon, 20 May, 2019 - 16:31
Stephen Barry

Doug Howlett is to leave Munster Rugby in the autumn.

The province's Head of Commercial and Marketing wishes to return to his native New Zealand.

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