RUGBY: Galway Bay FM’s William Davies on the announcement that Pete Wilkins will be Connacht Head Coach until 2026

Connacht Rugby have announced that Pete Wilkins has signed a three-year extension to remain as head coach until at least 2026.

He'll assume overall responsibility for the senior team following Andy Friend's departure this summer.

Wilkins was promoted from defence to head coach last summer, after Friend took over as Director of Rugby.