Fallon steps down

being at the helm for the past two years, Connacht rugby manager John Fallon is stepping down.

Connacht have just completed their most successful season in history, going out of the Parker Pen Challenge Cup by a single score at the semi-final stage to eventual winners NEC Harlequins.

“It is good to be leaving Connacht rugby in such a healthy state and I sincerely hope the progress made in recent years can now be taken on to a new level.

“Connacht can achieve a lot more success under Michael Bradley, a coach who it has been a pleasure to work with,” said Fallon, who came into the Connacht job after 18 years in journalism.