US EditionLancaster Confirmed as New Connacht Head Coach
- Stuart Lancaster will take over as Connacht Rugby’s head coach starting in 2025, agreeing to a contract that spans two years, following Pete Wilkins’ resignation in April.
- Lancaster's appointment follows his departure from Racing 92 in February after an 18-month spell and comes amid Connacht's need to improve following a 13th-place finish in the United Rugby Championship.
- Lancaster returns to Irish rugby after seven successful seasons with Leinster and four years as England head coach, bringing vast experience and leadership to Connacht's coaching team including Rod Seib as attack coach.
- Connacht CEO Willie Ruane commended Stuart Lancaster as a highly respected and accomplished coach, while Lancaster shared his enthusiasm about taking on the role at a club with a strong heritage and dedicated fans, expressing his eagerness to begin this new chapter with Connacht Rugby.
- Lancaster will focus on defence as Connacht aim to rebuild and capitalize on new facilities and the upcoming 140th club anniversary, marking a significant phase for the province's rugby ambitions.
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Stuart Lancaster Appointed Connacht Head Coach in Biggest Signing in Club’s History - Anonymous Wire
Stuart Lancaster Appointed Connacht Head Coach in Biggest Signing in Club’s History — A New Era Dawns as Lancaster Also Takes Over Defence Portfolio Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have pulled off a seismic coaching coup with the appointment of Stuart Lancaster as Head Coach of Connacht Rugby on a two-year deal. The move, which sees Lancaster replace Pete Wilkins, is being heralded as the biggest signing in Connacht’s history — and a genuine stateme…
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