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The 42
30-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Munster appoint Kiwi Martyn Vercoe as new team manager
MUNSTER HAVE APPOINTED experienced Kiwi Martyn Vercoe as the province's new team manager, subject to a work permit. Vercoe, who most recently worked alongside Munster's new head coach, Clayton McMillan, at the Chiefs, will replace Niall O'Donovan who recently brought to an end his longtime association with the southern province. Vercoe was also team manager for McMillan's All Blacks XV outfit that visited Munster last November. Advertisement He previously acted in the same role for the New Zealand U20s between 2016 to 2022 and the Tasman Makos between 2013 to 2020. Before moving into sports management, Vercoe was a personal development manager and commercial manager at Tasman Rugby, and was also the head of faculty at Marlborough Boys' College in Blenheim, New Zealand. Welcome, Martyn 🤝 Munster Rugby are pleased to announce the appointment of New Zealander Martyn Vercoe as the province's new Team Manager. More info 👇#SUAF 🔴 — Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) June 30, 2025 Vercoe previously worked with Munster playing duo John Ryan and Alex Nankivell at the Chiefs. Following an announcement by Munster regarding Vercoe's appointment this morning, the Chiefs paid tribute to Vercoe on social media, saying, 'our team manager Vercs is off to Munster to join head coach Clayton McMillan. 'Thank you for everything you have done, Vercs, you will be missed. Once a Chief, always a Chief.' Commenting on the Super Rugby side's Instagram post, All Blacks back row Wallace Sititi, who also worked with Vercoe in Hamilton, described his departing team manager as 'one of the greats'.
Irish Examiner
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Munster appoint Martyn Vercoe as new team manager
Munster have announced the appointment of Martyn Vercoe as their new team manager ahead of the 2025/26 season, subject to being granted a valid work permit. The New Zealander is the current team manager and Head of Teams at Super Rugby side Gallagher Chiefs and team manager for the All Blacks XV. Read More Jamison Gibson-Park set for Lions debut against Queensland Reds Vercoe has worked as team manager in a number of environments over the past 12 years. In addition to his current positions with the All Blacks XV and the Gallagher Chiefs, he was also team manager with the New Zealand U20s from 2016 to 2022 and Tasman Makos from 2013 to 2020. He has previously worked with incoming Head Coach Clayton McMillan, Alex Nankivell and John Ryan at the Gallagher Chiefs and will join the province next month. Prior to moving into sports management, Vercoe was a Personal Development Manager and Commercial Manager at Tasman Rugby, and Head of Faculty at Marlborough Boys' College in New Zealand. More to follow...
