Pete Wilkins officially steps down as head coach of Connacht – The Irish Times

Connacht and the IRFU have announced head coach Pete Wilkins will step down from the role with immediate effect. Cullie Tucker will continue to take charge in an interim capacity, as he had done through Wilkins’ recent illness, until the end of the season. Wilkins was promoted to his current role under the then director … Read more

The state of play for the Irish provinces as Leinster lead table – The Irish Times

Leinster – 1st, 57pts, Pts Diff: +194 Leo Cullen’s team are about to road test their unbeaten record in all competitions – including 12 straight wins in the URC – in a playing environment in which they have struggled since the introduction of the South Africa teams to the tournament. The Irish province has only … Read more