Connacht Rugby has appointed Stuart Lancaster as their new head coach on a two-year contract, marking a significant change in leadership following a turbulent period. The former England head coach, who also held a pivotal role at Leinster and recently led Racing 92, steps in to succeed Pete Wilkins, who exited the role before the close of the 2024/25 season. …
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Connacht’s head coach, Pete Wilkins, acknowledged that their recent defeat to Ulster in the BKT URC could have significant consequences for their season. The loss, marking their seventh consecutive defeat in Irish derbies and third straight in the URC, leaves Connacht in 13th place in the standings, having lost six out of nine matches. Wilkins expressed his disappointment in the …
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Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has stated that the province is still awaiting clarity on whether Mack Hansen will face any disciplinary action for his remarks about the officiating during their 20-12 loss to Leinster. Following the game, Hansen expressed frustration with the consistency of officiating this season, referring to it as “bull***t” and noting that he and his teammates …
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