Updated 20.50
CASEY LAULALA WILL leave Munster when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Munster said this evening that they are “unable to match” the terms that the former All Black has been offered by several European clubs.
Top 14 giants Racing Metro are thought to be the favourites to land Laulala while Bernard Jackman’s Grenoble are also interested.
“We understand Casey’s reasons for leaving at the end of the season and are disappointed to see him go,” head coach Rob Penney said.
I’m sure he will continue to commit himself to the goals we set out at the beginning of the season and will contribute to Munster’s campaign.
Laulala, who joined in the summer of 2012 and has won 37 caps with the province, said: “I have loved my time with Munster and there’s a lot of rugby still to be played.
“I want to achieve success with these guys and hope to continue to contribute in any way I can.”
Earlier today, Munster confirmed that Irish international second-row Donnacha Ryan has agreed a new contract until 2017.
– First published 19.43
