Munster Rugby’s Annual London Dinner took place at the Londoner Hotel last week with Doug Howlett honoured with this year’s Richard Harris Patron’s Award.
The prestigious award recognises an individual who, through his or her life or work, encapsulates Munster’s values of passion, integrity, ambition, excellence and community.
Prior to joining Munster Rugby in 2008, Doug Howlett had a decorated playing career with New Zealand sides the Highlanders, the Hurricanes and the Auckland Blues, winning a Super 12 title with the latter in 2003. On the international stage, Howlett enjoyed a superb career with the All Blacks, scoring 49 tries in 62 Tests, becoming the all-time leading…