Bradley reveals plans to step down from Connacht

CONNACHT coach Michael Bradley is to step down at the end of the season after seven years in charge.

And the former Irish skipper is hopeful that he can bring the curtain down on his career in the West by steering the province into the Heineken Cup for the first time.

Bradley took charge in Connacht in 2003 from South African Steph Nel, following a season in which the IRFU threatened to get rid of the professional game in the region.