David Humphreys to succeed David Nucifora as IRFU performance director

BIG GIG: David Humphreys during his time as Gloucester Director of Rugby. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Former Ulster out-half and Ireland international David Humphreys has been announced as the new IRFU performance director.

Humphreys succeeds the outgoing David Nucifora, who will depart the role at the end of the current season.