Bradley to take over as Connacht coach

Former Ireland captain and current Ireland U-21 coach Michael Bradley will take over the reins at ailing Connacht for next season.

Bradley, has been seen, in some quarters, as the IRFU’s new golden boy of coaching.

He also had a role at Cork Constitution, who underperformed in the AIL this season.

Connacht’s current coach Steph Nell will return to his native South Africa after a bout of negative speculation in recent weeks.