Connacht confirm Pete Wilkins steps down as head coach with immediate effect

"In doing so, the club and I agree it gives our players, staff and supporters clarity for the remainder of the season, and myself the opportunity to focus on returning to full health before my next coaching challenge."

STEPPING DOWN: Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed Pete Wilkins has stepped down from his role as head coach with immediate effect. Pic: ©INPHO/Craig Watson.

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed Pete Wilkins has stepped down from his role as head coach with immediate effect.

Wilkins held a variety of roles across his eight seasons at Connacht. He was defence coach for four seasons after his arrival in 2017, and in the 2021/22 campaign he moved to the role of senior coach with responsibility for attack.