Cullie Tucker to leave Connacht at the end of the season to take head coach role with Ireland U20s

Tucker has been with Connacht for 10 years. 

NEW ROLE: Connacht Scrum and Contact Coach Cullie Tucker is to depart the province at the end of the season to take up the role of the Ireland Men's U20 Head Coach from the start of the 2026/27 season. Picture: Shaun Roy/Sportsfile

Connacht scrum and contact coach Cullie Tucker is to depart the province at the end of the season to take up the role of the Ireland Men's U20 head coach from the start of the 2026/27 season.

Tucker previously held assistant positions on the summer tour and took charge of the Ireland A side that defeated Spain 61-24 last weekend and will bring with him a wealth of experience to the role.