Ian Costello
Ian Costello has been appointed as the general manager of Munster Rugby after serving as the head of rugby operations. He will continue in an interim coaching role until the end of the 2024/25 season, emphasizing his commitment to the club's development and ambition.
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I am absolutely devastated for the team, after all that the players had invested in this campaign, said Munster’s interim head coach, Ian Costello.
Luke-warm Leinster stumble through as heroic Munster undone by penalties and theatrics – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-02
Ian Costello is the interim head coach who expressed relief after the win.
Having survived, Munster now planning to thrive as URC playoff picture becomes clearer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17
Ian Costello admitted their motivation went much deeper than just securing a place in the URC play-offs.
Win over Ulster a fitting Thomond Park farewell for Munster’s departing faithful – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Munster head of rugby operations and interim head coach Ian Costello said that Dave Kilcoyne certainly fulfilled his potential and is a great character who will be sorely missed.
Munster and Ireland prop Dave Kilcoyne announces his retirement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Munster’s interim head coach Ian Costello has made seven changes to the side.
Munster will need to dig deep to end Cardiff’s unbeaten home run at Arms Park – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
Ian Costello is the interim head coach of Munster.
Munster seek to address lineout and get back to winning ways against Bulls – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-18
Interim head coach Ian Costello confirmed that loosehead prop Milne and hooker Barron are available for action.
Munster could hand debuts to Michael Milne and Lee Barron against the Bulls – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-16
Ian Costello is the interim head coach of Munster who reflected on the team's performance after their defeat.
Munster say goodbye to the Champions Cup after defeat to Bordeaux Bègles – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-14
Ian Costello was left to lament a seriously misfiring lineout and a lack of accuracy in possession after Bordeaux Bègles ended Munster’s hopes of a first Champions Cup semi-final.
Munster’s Ian Costello laments misfiring lineout against Bordeaux Bègles – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12
Ian Costello is the Munster interim head coach who expressed pride in his team's performance in the Champions Cup.
‘We want three more performances like this’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-05
Ian Costello’s men will know they’re in for a tough game.
Champions Cup – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-05Ian Costello last week banned all talk of next Saturday’s mouth-watering Round of 16 renewal of acquaintances with Ronan O’Gara.
Record crowd to see Connacht face Munster a sign of what a little outside-the-box thinking can do – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01
Ian Costello was pleased with how his players responded to adversity during the match.
Aoife Dalton praises Ireland’s ‘complete team performance’ in sinking Italy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-30
Ian Costello hailed the 'composure' and 'calmness' of his side after a vital win over Connacht.
Ian Costello hails Munster composure in win over Connacht – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-29
Interim head coach Ian Costello knows they will need to get that area sorted out in Glasgow.
Gordon Wood set to follow in father Keith’s footsteps by playing for Munster – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-20
Ian Costello described the performance against Edinburgh as 'the worst 40 minutes we played by quite a distance'.
Munster’s Craig Casey is back in training and could return for Connacht clash next week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Ian Costello’s charges begin what is a tough enough run-in.
The state of play for the Irish provinces as Leinster lead table – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Ian Costello has been appointed to the newly created role of general manager of Munster Rugby.
Clayton McMillan appointed new head coach of Munster on three-year contract – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26
