Jack Crowley contract comments give clue as to where he will be next season

"I come back to performances and that's my main focus."

There has been much speculation in recent weeks over the contract situation of Ireland and Munster out-half Jack Crowley.

Leicester Tigers tabled a reported offer of around €700,000, while there is said to be interest from French clubs as well.

With the Ireland No. 10 jersey still up for grabs between Crowley and Leinster's Sam Prendergast, a central contract is far from a guarantee, and a hybrid deal funded by Munster and the IRFU is more likely, particularly given the fact that Prendergast recently signed a provincial deal.

While Crowley has not officially made a decision, recent comments stressing his love of playing for Munster and his country suggest that he will remain in place.

He said: “No, it's still ongoing but as I've said before and always will, I come back to performances and that's my main focus. The team behind me are looking after that and hopefully will be sorted, yeah.” 

“It’s a place that I love playing in and in weeks like this in Europe and everything like that, it adds that extra special element to it.

"You’ve got to consider everything. Growing up, for me, always playing for Munster and Ireland has been the main goal and winning trophies is probably up there with that as well. So, yeah, you’ve got to be unbelievably diligent with your decision making.”

"I think it's something in all areas of life when it comes down to decision making, things that are of massive importance to you, it brings you back to your beliefs, your principles, your values.

"They're all things that would drive my decision-making in all areas of my life, it's something I hope to continue going forward, post rugby, as well."