Bradley appointed as Connacht coaching director

The IRFU has announced the appointment of Michael Bradley as the new Provincial Director of Coaching for Connacht.

Bradley is currently staff coach within the IRFU framework operating with the Irish U21 side, the

Coach Development Process and the Elite Player Development Programmes.

He takes over because after three years as Director of Coaching for Connacht, Steph Nel is to return to his native South Africa.

Steph is to pursue his rugby interests within his native country where he plans to get married later in the year.