Wilkins appointed new Connacht boss

Pete Wilkins becomes the tenth boss in the professional era for Connacht Rugby succeeding Andy Friend for the next three seasons. 

NEW BOSS:  Pete Wilkins named Connacht Rugby Head Coach for the next three seasons. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Pete Wilkins, as expected, has been appointed to take charge of Connacht from next season in succession to Andy Friend.

He will become the province’s tenth boss in the professional era, having joined Connacht in 2017 as an assistant coach to Kieran Keane during the New Zealander’s sole season in charge.