Munster appoint former Hurricanes boss Avan Lee as interim chief executive

Munster Rugby and the IRFU have appointed New Zealander Avan Lee as the province's interim chief executive officer, the Irish Examiner and the Irish Times reported. Lee replaces Ian Flanagan, who is stepping down at the end of October after seven years in the role. [1][2]

The Irish Examiner and the Irish Times both report that Lee has been appointed on a one-year deal. However, Lee stated that he is approaching the role as permanent, noting that he is not moving from New Zealand for just a 12-month position. [1][2]

Lee previously served as the chief executive of the New Zealand rugby franchise the Hurricanes for a decade, according to the Irish Examiner and the Irish Times. He also spent 10 years in Ireland in his twenties, playing club rugby with Clontarf. [1][2]

Lee is expected to take over leadership of the province towards the end of October as Munster prepares for the upcoming transition. [1][2]