Munster chief Ian Flanagan: 'I'm sorry. This situation won't arise again on my watch'

Exclusive: Munster Rugby's chief executive is speaking for the first time since his organisation was plunged into controversy during the abandoned appointment of Roger Randle

FRONTING UP: Munster CEO Ian Flanagan. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne 

An apology to supporters, an acceptance mistakes were made in the attempt to hire Roger Randle, and a promise to restore faith in Munster Rugby.

Speaking for the first time since his organisation was plunged into controversy and a public outcry over its now abandoned appointment of Randle as attack coach, chief executive Ian Flanagan has told the Irish Examiner he took full responsibility for the failed processes which have led Munster Rugby to commission an independent governance and organisational review.