Philip Quinn steps down as Munster chief operating officer after 19 years

Philip Quinn has stepped down as chief operating officer of Munster Rugby after 19 years with the province. irishexaminer.com and the Irish Independent both report that Quinn decided to leave after he was passed over for the chief executive officer position. irishexaminer.com notes his departure comes less than a month after former CEO Ian Flanagan announced his plan to quit. [1][3]

The Irish Independent states that Quinn served at Munster for 20 years, while irishexaminer.com reports that he spent 19 years at the province. irishexaminer.com adds that Quinn previously served as acting chief executive between 2018 and 2019. [1][3]

Following the departure of Ian Flanagan, Munster appointed New Zealander Avan Lee as the interim chief executive. According to irishexaminer.com, Quinn expressed support for Lee, describing him as a fantastic appointment for the organisation. [1]

Quinn stated that he is leaving on a high following the successful Champions Cup match against Racing 92 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, which irishexaminer.com described as a lucrative event for the province. [1]