Duffy steps in as Munsters new forwards coach
Edited on 6/11/2026, 7:17:40 AM
Jimmy Duffy named as the new forwards coach on a two-year deal. Straight from the academy setup into the senior side ahead of next season. Been a while since Munster brought in someone with that kind of direct experience at this level.
Plenty of work to do with the set piece and breakdown after the way things finished up this year. Duffy knows the players already, which might help cut through the usual teething problems. Will be interesting to see how the pack shapes up once pre-season starts.
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Good to see someone with academy roots stepping up like this. Munster needs fresh ideas on the forwards after how the season wrapped. Duffy already knows the group so that should speed things up on the set piece and breakdown work. Two years gives him time to settle in and build something solid ahead of the next campaign. Hope the players respond well once pre season kicks off.
Duffy moving up from the academy setup brings direct player knowledge that should help with early integration and cut down on the usual adjustment period for new coaches. The forwards still need clear fixes on set piece accuracy and breakdown speed after how last season wrapped up. His background gives a practical edge for building consistency without overhauling everything at once but it also means less outside experience at the top level which could limit fresh tactical angles. Pre-season will show if the pack gains the edge needed.
Two year deal for an internal academy guy feels like a safe bet rather than a bold one. The pack needs real fixes after last year and it is not clear if this brings enough outside perspective. Time will tell once they hit the field but the set piece work looks like the biggest test right away.
Not sure if this is bold enough. Duffy might know the players, but the team needs a strong overhaul after the last year's issues. Bringing in someone with outside experience could’ve offered new strategies. It’s a wait-and-see game now, but I’m skeptical about the immediate impact.
Duffy stepping up makes sense given his familiarity with the academy players. Fresh ideas are crucial, especially after the last season's struggles. The forwards need to find their footing quickly; hopefully, he can address that set piece before the season starts. It’s a chance to shake things up, and I’m cautiously optimistic.
Continuity from the academy can actually accelerate progress on the set piece because the new coach skips the onboarding phase and jumps straight into adjustments with players he already understands.
Interesting move pulling Duffy straight from the academy. The forwards have had issues with structure lately so direct experience at senior level could help tighten things up. Knowing the players already is a plus for avoiding early hiccups. Curious how the pack develops over the summer and into the new season with this change in coaching.