Limerick centre Dan Goggin departs Munster Rugby to pursue new playing opportunity

MUNSTER Rugby has confirmed that Limerick centre Dan Goggin has completed his time at the province last week and will pursue a new playing opportunity abroad.

Goggin's playing opportunities for Munster Rugby since last autumn have been limited. The 28-year-old, who made six appearances for the province in the United Rugby Championship this season, has featured quite regularly for Young Munster in Division 1A of the energia All-Ireland League.

A former St Munchin’s College student, Goggin has represented the Ireland U20s and the Ireland 7s side.

He scored 10 tries in 81 Munster appearances since making his debut against Scarlets in September 2016.

Goggin spent three years in the Greencore Munster Rugby Academy and played a significant role in Munster A’s 2017 British & Irish Cup title-winning campaign.

2016/17 proved a breakthrough season for the centre, making a total of 14 senior appearances and featuring in Munster’s memorable win over the Maori All Blacks.

An excellent 2018/19 campaign saw Goggin make 21 appearances, including his Champions Cup debut against Exeter, and earn the province’s Young Player of the Year award.

He has made 23 appearances for the province over the past three seasons.