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Jack Crowley poses for a picture with the ballboys following Munster's win over Benetton

Munster's Crowley fit for Sharks expedition

Ireland out-half Jack Crowley has been passed fit for Munster's URC quarter-final against Sharks on Saturday.

Jack Crowley was a target for English side Leicester Tigers

Crowley commits future to Munster until 2027

Out-half Jack Crowley has ended speculation around his future by signing a new two-year deal with Munster to remain at the province until 2027.

Rugby • 09 Apr

Jack Crowley is yet to sign a new contract with Munster

Crowley: 'Nothing is confirmed' around Munster contract

Jack Crowley says "nothing is confirmed" as his future with Munster remains up in the air. The Ireland and Munster out-half is yet to decide on where his future lies, as he mulls over a lucrative offer from the Leicester Tigers, as well as a deal from his home province.

United Rugby Championship • 02 Apr

Crowley interview, Champions Cup, and Ireland's W6N win

Neil Treacy is joined by a number of guests this week, to break down another busy week of rugby.

United Rugby Championship • 02 Apr

Lenihan fears Munster could take Crowley for granted

Jack Crowley's Munster future has yet to be finalised, and a deal remains to be completed for the in-demand out-half, according to RTE Sport pundit Donal Lenihan.

Rugby • 01 Apr

Jack Crowley scored 15 points in Munster's 30-24 win against Connacht

Costello 'confident' Crowley will remain at Munster

Munster interim head coach Ian Costello says he is "confident" that Jack Crowley will remain at the province next season, despite interest from the Leicester Tigers.

United Rugby Championship • 31 Mar

Jack Crowley's future has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks

No timeline on Crowley Munster deal as rumours swirl

Munster hope to have an update on Jack Crowley's situation at the club soon but wouldn't get drawn on speculation about the Ireland out-half, who has been linked with a move to Leicester Tigers.

Rugby • 25 Mar

Jack Crowley will win his 24th cap on Saturday

IRFU 'confident' Crowley will remain in Ireland

Simon Easterby has given his backing to Jack Crowley to make an impact at out-half this week, while he remains "confident" the Munster man will stay in Ireland next season.

Rugby • 13 Mar

Crowley's contract, yellow cards and focus on Italy

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on this week's podcast, discussing the big transfer news of the week as the Leicester Tigers look to tempt Jack Crowley away from Munster with a lucrative offer.

Rugby • 12 Mar

Jack Crowley has reportedly been offered a deal by Leicester Tigers

Crowley holds all the cards in contract negotiation

Jack Crowley has had to play in the shadows of Sam Prendergast in this Guinness Six Nations championship, but a hefty offer from the Leicester Tigers has now put the out-half in a healthy bargaining position with the IRFU.

Rugby • 12 Mar

'Sam Prendergast is an incredible talent'

Trust the process, and trust our fine young out-halves

Ireland beat England with a powerful second-half display during the opening round of the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening, thanks in no small part to two out-halves who are offering their country some healthy and welcome competition.

Rugby • 04 Feb

Jack Crowley (r) replaced Sam Prendergast in the 59th minute

Cave: Crowley 'deserves to be given the nod'

Munster's Jack Crowley should start at out-half for Ireland against Scotland, according to Darren Cave.

Rugby • 04 Feb

Next gen 10s to take centre stage for years to come

So long the preserve of Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell, with a side of George Ford, this afternoon's Ireland v England clash throws four young out-halves into the mix in what could be a fascinating narrative for years to come.

Rugby • 31 Jan

Sam Prendergast and Marcus Smith (R) go head-to-head

Next gen 10s to take centre stage for years to come

So long the preserve of Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell, with a side of George Ford, today's Ireland v England clash throws four young out-halves into the mix in what could be a fascinating narrative for years to come.

Rugby • 01 Feb

Bernard Jackman believes that while Jack Crowley (left) delivered a timely reminder that he's not going to give up the Ireland 10 jerse without a fight, he believes interim coach Simon Easterby would be unlikely to change his mind on one game

Jackman: Crowley-Prendergast dilemma good for Ireland

Bernard Jackman believes Sam Prendergast may still have the edge over Jack Crowley to start for Ireland in the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations, despite Crowley's impressive display against Northampton Saints on Saturday.

Rugby • 22 Jan

Jack Crowley returns to action with Munster this week

Crowley embracing the scrutiny around being number 10

Jack Crowley joined Neil Treacy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast to discuss Munster, Ireland and dealing with the scrutiny on Ireland's out-half situation.

United Rugby Championship • 04 Dec 24

Jonny Holland: 'With England on the horizon in the Six Nations opener, Jack Crowley remains the man in possession'

Ireland's out-half questions yet to be resolved

Ireland's out-half depth chart is one of the biggest talking points following a stuttering and unconvincing Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 03 Dec 24

Crowley will earn his 19th cap this afternoon against Australia

Crowley: Out-half competition 'a sign of a good thing'

While Jack Crowley has to settle for a place among the replacements this weekend against Australia, the out-half believes Irish rugby is benefitting from the new competition at number 10.

Rugby • 30 Nov 24

Sam Prendergast (l) gets the nod over Jack Crowley to start against Australia

Prendergast deserves shot at 'big game', says Farrell

Sam Prendergast has earned his shot at a "big game", according to Ireland boss Andy Farrell, who has picked the Leinster out-half ahead of Munster's Jack Crowley for Saturday's game against Australia.

Rugby • 28 Nov 24

Farrell confident Munster woes won't impact Crowley

Jack Crowley has "credit" in the bank, says Andy Farrell, who is confident that Munster's current troubles won't impact on the out-half's performance with Ireland.

Rugby • 07 Nov 24

Farrell confident Munster woes won't impact Crowley

Jack Crowley has "credit" in the bank, says Andy Farrell, who is confident that Munster's current troubles won't impact on the out-half's performance with Ireland.

Rugby • 06 Nov 24

Jack Crowley will earn his 16th cap against South Africa this evening

No time to reflect as Crowley closes breakthrough year

This afternoon's second Test against the Springboks will be a 32nd game of the campaign for the Munster man, the highest number of games for any Irish player across the rugby calendar. Of that tally, 13 of those games will have been Test caps.

Rugby • 13 Jul 24

Jack Crowley helped Munster to finish top of the table

Munster's Crowley named URC player of the year

Munster 's Jack Crowley has been named the United Rugby Championship's Players' Player of the Season.

Rugby • 20 Jun 24

Sam Prendergast (r) has been called up to the Ireland squad ahead of Ross and Harry Byrne

O'Sullivan: Prendergast likely included for experience

Sam Prendergast's inclusion in the Ireland squad is more a nod to the future than part of a plan to beat the Springboks, reckons Eddie O'Sullivan.

Rugby • 20 Jun 24

Jack Crowley started all five games for Ireland in this championship

Crowley and McCarthy point to bright Irish future

The emergence of Jack Crowley and Joe McCarthy point towards a bright future for this Ireland team, writes Neil Treacy.

Rugby • 17 Mar 24