In Pics: James Coughlan Through The Seasons

Following Tuesday’s announcement that James Coughlan is to leave Munster, see action shots of his time at the province, and snapshots of fan’s appreciation for a true Munster legend.

Having already lost back row Niall Ronan to injury enforced retirement, news of Coughlan’s departure was met with much sadness from Munster supporters around the world.

Coming late to the professional game at the age of 26, Coughlan more than made up for lost time, becoming a stalwart of the Munster back row in 139 appearances, captaining the side on numerous occasions, scoring 13 tries and winning Munster Player of the Year in 2011, with two subsequent nominations in 2012 and 2014.

The last two days has seen an outpouring of mixed emotions on social media, with Munster players, fans and media outlets, while sorry to see him leave, wishing him nothing but the best in his future endeavours;
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Past player, Anthony Horgan @AnthonyHorgan
Best of luck to James Coughlan, fantastic servant & quality player #Consistency #OldSchool

Present player, Duncan Casey ‏@BigDunc123
Feel very lucky to have represented @Munsterrugby alongside James Coughlan. A magnificent player. I wish him and his family the very best.

@MRSC16
All the best and thank you James. You will be missed.

‏@DolphinRFC
Good luck to Mr. Consistent James Coughlan on the next chapter of his career overseas #GoodLuckChucken

@CorkEveningEcho
Sad to see James Coughlan leaving Munster. What a super servant he has been to the Reds.

@tonyleen
Disappointed to see James Coughlan gone from Munster. Led by example

‏@AislingRelihan
Absolutely gutted James Coughlan is leaving Munster. Gave everything to the jersey. Wish him all the best #SUAF

@SonnyBillFoley
Sad to see James Coughlan go. I know I keep going on about it but he is the most underrated player in Ireland

@jackwhite24
I think I'll cry over this James Coughlan news. My favourite player. #Hero #Munster

A player that represented all that is great about Munster Rugby and the 2014 IRUPA Unsung Hero of the Year 2014, see pictures of his time at Munster here.