Mike Prendergast remains a front runner for the vacant top job at Munster

Denis Leamy pens new two year deal with Munster but has ruled himself out of the head coach role. Mike Prendergast also signed new deal but remains a contender for the top job.

STILL IN CONTENTION: Mike Prendergast remains a front runner for the top job, a position he is yet to comment publicly on. Picture: ©INPHO/James Crombie

For Denis Leamy, signing a new contract was more than just about a fixed-term job at his home province but the two-year deals signed by him and fellow assistant Mike Prendergast bring no new clarity on who will succeed Graham Rowntree as Munster head coach.

Leamy on Tuesday ruled himself out of the running to step up from defence coach to the Munster hot seat vacated by Rowntree last month, just weeks into his third season in the role.