Munster's Jack Crowley Misses Quarter-Final Clash Against Bulls

Munster's Jack Crowley Misses Quarter-Final Clash Against Bulls

Munster fly-half Jack Crowley has been officially ruled out of the United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Bulls scheduled for Saturday in Pretoria at 12:00 BST. Initially, Crowley was set to start in the Irish province's final regular URC match against the Lions nine days prior but had to withdraw shortly before kick-off. Despite his absence, Clayton McMillan's side secured a victory with a score of 24-17, ensuring their spot in the playoffs. This isn't the first time Crowley has faced setbacks this season; he also missed the match against Connacht and had to pull out just before the game against Ulster at the end of April. On a brighter note, teammates Fineen Wycherley and Alex Nankivell have returned to training after missing the matchday squad for the encounter against the Lions. The Munster squad is scheduled to depart for South Africa on Tuesday, arriving in Pretoria on Wednesday, as they prepare for the high-stakes match despite the absence of their key fly-half.

Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-25