Jack Crowley out until 2027 with vascular injury

Munster Rugby and Ireland have been dealt a significant blow with the confirmation that star flyhalf Jack Crowley will be sidelined until the new year due to a lower limb vascular injury. The 26-year-old, who is a key figure for both his province and country, will miss the opening months of the 2026-27 season, including Ireland's upcoming Autumn Tests. The announcement was made by Munster on August 27, 2026, ahead of their first preseason fixture against La Rochelle.

The injury is a fresh setback for Crowley, who missed the latter part of the 2025-26 season with a leg issue. That earlier problem ruled him out of Munster's United Rugby Championship playoff tie against the Bulls and Ireland's Nations Championship Tests against Australia, Japan, and the All Blacks. Medical specialists have now assessed the current vascular injury, and following their advice, the timeline for his return has been extended to early 2027. This means he will also be unavailable for Ireland's Autumn internationals against Argentina, Fiji, and South Africa, as well as any potential Nations Championship playoff matches.

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan emphasized that the priority is ensuring Crowley...