FRESH FROM RETIRING from rugby after Worcester Warriors’ Premiership campaign, Donncha O’Callaghan will return to work with Munster as a corporate ambassador.
The 39-year-old, who was Munster’s most-capped player with 268 appearances, will work under fellow 2008-Heineken Cup winner Doug Howlett who is head of commercial and marketing in the southern province.
“I am thrilled to continue my association with Munster, my home club, and to have the opportunity to give something back,” says the 98-Test Corkman (94 Ireland, 4 Lions) with a degree in sports management.
“I am excited by this next challenge and look forward to working closely with Doug and his dedicated team as we continue to help Munster Rugby remain at the forefront of European rugby.”
Along with Howlett, O’Callaghan joins a growing number of former playing stalwarts in Munster’s boardrooms and backrooms with Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery on the senior coaching staff and Paul O’Connell in an advisory role with the academy.
Brilliant news. A welcome return for a great
DOC is one guy who should absolutely be involved in munster. He was a model pro and an absolute gentleman off the field too. All the young academy players and young pros could do a lot worse than see him every day. They should get strings back too. The work ethic and discipline from the two of them are out of this world.
@Jim Demps: didn’t realise he was a pro model too. For jocks I suppose?
@Jim Demps: the one thing I love about retired Irish rugby players is they almost always have a new career to fall back on. They get full time education while playing full time rugby. Unlike some sports as soon as a player hits 30 something he’s on the scrap heap.
Best of luck to DOC he most definitely is one of the good guys.
Legend, on and off the pitch
Couldn’t have picked a better guy. Best of luck to him in his new endeavour (from a Leinster fan)!!!!!
Hopes it’s not just nepotism at play here. Best of luck to him.
@Keaneland: a day off, have one
@Keaneland: Degree in sports management, record Munster cap holder and a professional approach to the game and his body which is evidenced by his longitivity in the game. His record speaks for itself, probably one of the easiest hires they’ve ever made.
I thought he was going to present Homes under the hammer?
Can see why DOC would make great club ambassador for the corporate side of things. Out going, popular guy who could entertain corporate clients. As others have said though he would be a brilliant role model for the younger players too, so Munster should try and get him involved there. On another note, how is Howlett doing as head of marketing? Did he have any experience before getting the role?