Ireland international fly-half set to replace Handre Pollard at Leicester Tigers
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Leicester Tigers are going all in to bring Jack Crowley to the Gallagher Premiership, with reports revealing the club has offered the Munster and Ireland playmaker a staggering £600,000 contract.
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The 25-year-old was Ireland's go-to fly-half in last year's Six Nations triumph, starting every game. But fast forward to this year, and he's yet to make a single start, with young sensation Sam Prendergast leapfrogging him in Simon Easterby's pecking order.
The international dilemma
Despite falling down the ranks in the Ireland setup, Crowley remains Munster's undisputed first-choice No.10 and a key figure in their pursuit of domestic and European glory. But a move away from Ireland would come at a huge cost—his Test career. Under IRFU selection rules, any switch to Leicester would see Crowley ruled out of international contention.
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Leicester’s big rebuild
With South African World Cup winner Handré Pollard set to depart alongside head coach Michael Cheika, Leicester are hunting for a marquee No.10 to lead their backline. Crowley's expiring Munster contract and lack of a central IRFU deal make him an obvious target, and Tigers are ready to break the bank.
The club had been linked with Ross Byrne before he opted for Gloucester, leaving them still searching for Pollard's successor. Now, all eyes are on Crowley—who faces the toughest decision of his career. Stick with Munster and fight for his Ireland spot? Or cash in with Leicester and risk sacrificing his international future?
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