JOEY Carbery will leave Munster at the end of the season for “a new playing opportunity outside of Ireland.”
Now in his sixth season at the province, Carbery helped Munster to the URC title last year and ended the campaign as the club’s top points scorer with an impressive total of 124.
The out-half is due to return to action shortly having sustained a wrist injury in the Autumn.
Carbery hit the ground running after joining from Leinster in 2018 and scored six tries in his first 15 appearances, earning a nomination for the 2018/19 Munster Player of the Year Award.
He has gone on to make 56 Munster appearances and score 477 points to date.
A 37-cap Ireland international, Carbery has earned 25 of those caps since joining the province.
Munster Head Coach Graham Rowntree said: “Joey has contributed a huge amount to Munster Rugby on and off the pitch since joining six years ago.
“A fantastic professional, he has been a pleasure to coach and is a hugely popular member of the squad.
“We will wish him and his family all the best when the time comes but there is still plenty of rugby to be played this season.”
Carbery said: “I want to say a massive thank you to Munster Rugby and the Munster fans for the last six seasons.
“I’ve loved every minute, through the good and bad days. Thomond Park and Musgrave Park will always be special places for me.
“I’m excited for a fresh start next season but motivated to give my best and end this season on a high.”
