CONNACHT HAVE APPOINTED Andrew Browne and Mark Sexton to key roles in their academy.
Galway native Browne spent 11 years as a Connacht player and was part of the Pro12-winning squad in 2016 before retiring two years later.
He has since worked as Galwegians head coach and assistant coach of the Connacht U19s.
Sexton played AIL for a decade with St Mary’s and went on to coach St Mary’s RFC, St Mary’s College and the Leinster U19s.
“I am delighted to welcome Andrew and Mark to Connacht Rugby and to our Academy team,” said Connacht Rugby Academy Manager Eric Elwood.
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Under-20s generation wearing red
The 2012 Ireland Under-20 team proved to be a talented collection of players, a statement that’s further endorsed by the fact that four of its constituents, Tadhg Furlong, Tadhg Beirne, Iain Henderson and Jack Conan have been selected for the British & Irish Lions team, returning to South Africa nine years after Mike Ruddock’s squad finished fifth in the underage tournament.
They were the only team to beat the eventual champions South Africa, a 23-19 victory at the pool stage with tries from Clongowes pair Conor Gilsenan and Jordan Coghlan with the rest of the points coming through the boot of JJ Hanrahan. Ireland lost a pool game to England but beat them at the semi-final stage in the knockout game for fifth to eighth places and sub
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The U20s championship is slated to take place over June and July. By The42 Team Sunday 9 May 2021, 3:56 PM May 9th 2021, 3:56 PM 9,944 Views 7 Comments
Leamy will be the defence coach for Ireland s U20 Six Nations campaign.
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Updated 17.27
FORMER MUNSTER AND Ireland back row Denis Leamy and Connacht coach Colm Tucker will assist head coach Richie Murphy for Ireland’s upcoming U20s Six Nations campaign.
Both Leamy and Tucker were brought in to the setup following Noel McNamara’s departure earlier this year, and they will continue their respective roles as defence coach and forwards coach.
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The U20s championship is slated to take place over June and July. By The42 Team Sunday 9 May 2021, 3:56 PM May 9th 2021, 3:56 PM 9,960 Views 7 Comments
Leamy will be the defence coach for Ireland s U20 Six Nations campaign.
Image: James Crombie/INPHO
Image: James Crombie/INPHO
Updated 17.27
FORMER MUNSTER AND Ireland back row Denis Leamy and Connacht coach Colm Tucker will assist head coach Richie Murphy for Ireland’s upcoming U20s Six Nations campaign.
Both Leamy and Tucker were brought in to the setup following Noel McNamara’s departure earlier this year, and they will continue their respective roles as defence coach and forwards coach.
Andy Friend really excited for Connacht s future after finalising new coaching team
Last week the province announced Dewald Senekal as their new forwards coach. By Ciarán Kennedy Wednesday 5 May 2021, 7:30 AM 7 hours ago 3,577 Views 0 Comments
Connacht head coach Andy Friend.
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Image: James Crombie/INPHO
ANDY FRIEND SAYS Connacht’s recent recruitment process shows the value the province place on promoting from within.
Connacht are set to lose two long-serving ‘homegrown’ coaches this summer, with backs coach Nigel Carolan and forwards coach Jimmy Duffy both moving on in search of fresh challenges.
A major coaching reshuffle then saw Peter Wilkins move to the role of senior coach, with primary responsibility for attack, while Mossy Lawler was appointed assistant and skills coach with Colm