The Munster Rugby team paid tribute to their late coach, Greig Oliver, in a touching ceremony in Cape Town. Oliver was an instrumental figure in shaping the careers of many young players in the Munster Rugby Academy and was a mentor and paternal figure to them. He tragically passed away in a paragliding accident in July 2023. The team placed a commemorative wreath in remembrance of Oliver, marking their first visit to the city since his passing.
The Munster Rugby community is devastated by the sudden passing of Greig Oliver, a beloved staff member who lost his life in a paragliding accident while supporting his son Jack in the World Rugby U20 Championship in Cape Town. The Elite Player Development Officer since 2011, Oliver’s dedication to nurturing young talent extended beyond Munster Rugby, holding coaching positions with the Ireland U20s, Munster ‘A’ side, and the province’s agegrade teams.
