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Munster's John Hodnett and Paddy Patterson face injury lay-offs

Simon Zebo will see a specialist for a knee injury next week.

Tucker signs new contract to stay with Connacht under new head coach Wilkins

Tucker first joined the province as a coach development officer in 2015.

Ulster sign promising youngster from AIL

City of Armagh fullback Shea O’Brien his inked a professional deal.

'His office had pictures of everyone who had come through the Academy, he was very proud of those fellas'

'); 'His office had pictures of everyone who had come through the Academy, he was very proud of those fellas' The inside look at how Nigel Carolan built a lasting legacy at Connacht. By Ciarán Kennedy Thursday 13 May 2021, 8:00 PM 2 hours ago 10,673 Views 2 Comments IT’S THE EARLY 2000s and Connacht Rugby is in a bad place. On the pitch, the team are actually fairing alright. They reach the quarter-finals of the inaugural Celtic League in 2002, and repeat the trick in 2003, although the gap between themselves and the next tier of teams is clear. On the other side of the country, heavy talks are taking place in the IRFU’s offices. Irish rugby’s governing body comes to the conclusion that Connacht simply aren’t worth the hassle or the money, and decide they will disband the club in a bid to ease the Union’s growing financial burden.

Connacht confirm new appointments under Andy Friend

Connacht confirm new appointments under Andy Friend Updated / Thursday, 1 Apr 2021 17:14 Andy Friend will have an extra coach next season Connacht have announced their backroom coaching team for next season, but have yet to appoint a new forwards coach.  Peter Wilkins will move to a new role of senior coach where he will have primary responsibility for attack.  He will be supported by Mossy Lawler who has been appointed assistant attack and skills coach, in addition to Colm Tucker who is defence and forwards technical skills coach. A recruitment process to replace outgoing forwards coach Jimmy Duffy is underway.  It means the numbers on the professional coaching team, headed by Andy Friend, will move from four to five. 

Limerick duo step up into senior Connacht Rugby roles

Limerick duo step up into senior Connacht Rugby roles Reporter:  '); Connacht Rugby have today announced their new coaching team for next season, with Australian Andy Friend at the helm for a fourth year. Limerick duo Mossy Lawler and Colm Tucker will make the step up from the academy and talent ID roles respectively.  Peter Wilkins will move to a new role of Senior Coach where he will have primary responsibility for attack. He will be supported by Mossy Lawler who has been appointed Assistant Attack & Skills Coach, in addition to Colm Tucker who comes on board as Defence & Forwards Technical Skills Coach.

Van Graan: Carbery 'doing really well' ahead of latest step on road to recovery

The out-half is due to step up his training load with the province this week.

Connacht and Ireland lock Quinn Roux facing 3 months out following shoulder surgery

Connacht and Ireland lock Quinn Roux facing 3 months out following shoulder surgery Centre Peter Robb is also set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. By Ciarán Kennedy Tuesday 16 Feb 2021, 2:52 PM Feb 16th 2021, 2:52 PM 2,966 Views 1 Comment Connacht's Quinn Roux. Image: James Crombie/INPHO CONNACHT AND IRELAND lock Quinn Roux is set to undergo surgery on a shoulder issue this week and will be out of action until May, the province have confirmed. In further bad news for Connacht, centre Peter Robb will also undergo surgery this week on an abdomen injury sustained against Dragons last month, and will be sidelined for an unspecified amount of time.