Munster have confirmed that Alex Codling has been appointed as the province's forwards coach ahead of the new season.
Codling joined Munster in November on an interim basis as he took a dual role, combining the job of forwards coach consultant with his role as the forwards coach with the Ireland women's team.
He will start his new permanent role with Munster on 1 October, after travelling with Ireland to the Women's Rugby World Cup in England as their forwards coach.
Prior to his current role with Ireland, Codling was head coach of Premiership club Newcastle Falcons and he has also coached with the senior England men's team, Harlequins and Oyonnax.
Munster also announced that Brad Mayo, the former head of athletic performance with Super Rugby side, The Hurricanes, has been appointed as the province's new head of athletic performance.
Mayo, who will take up his new role this summer, has worked with the Brumbies, Bay of Plenty, the Chiefs, Glasgow Warriors.
Munster general manager Ian Costello welcome the new appointments and said: "Alex's impact since he began working with us in November has been excellent and we are delighted that he will be back with us for the 2025/26 season.
"We also look forward to welcoming Brad to Munster this summer. Brad has worked in elite environments all over the world and I’m sure he will be a huge addition to the high-performance team.
"Securing the services of Alex and Brad in conjunction with the arrival of Clayton adds to a top class coaching and performance support team as we look forward to the new season."
