Bradley: Leaving Connacht
Connacht will have a new man at the helm for next season after they announced Michael Bradley will step down as director of rugby at the end of the current campaign.
Bradley took over the reins at Connacht in 2003, however both parties have agreed the time is right to part company.
And Connacht have revealed that they have opted to make the announcement now to allow them to find a new director of rugby, and Bradley to secure a position elsewhere.
Bradley, who led Ireland to Australia and New Zealand in 2008 as the interim coach before the arrival of Declan Kidney, told the club's official website: "I am grateful for the support I have received from CEO Gerry Kelly, the coaches, office staff and particular the players since arriving here in 2003.
"Whilst not achieving the consistency in performance that all directors of rugby crave, Connacht has had some fantastic nights especially in the Sportsground and these are great memories.
"I would also like pay a special thanks to the Connacht supporters. They are an inspiration to our team and long may it continue.
"To the current squad there is a lot of rugby to be played this season. To qualify for the Heineken Cup would be a great way to sign off."
Chief executive Kelly paid tribute to the work of Bradley but admitted it was time for a change.
"Michael has done tremendous work since coming here," he added.
"It has been a huge benefit to Connacht to have a coach in charge who has coached the Irish U20s, Ireland A and the Irish senior side for the tour of New Zealand and Australia last year.
"Connacht Rugby has made huge strides since the advent of the professional era and Michael Bradley has led that progress for the past seven years.
"The number of players who have come through and gone to play at the highest level is testimony to that great work.
"It is now time for a change and we are making the announcement at this time to allow us time to find a replacement and to allow Michael ample time to weigh up his own options.
"I would like to pay tribute to Michael Bradley for all he has done for Connacht Rugby and wish him well in his career, and I look forward to continue to work with him for the remainder of this season."
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| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Guinness Premiership | |
| Friday 27th November | |
| Guinness Premiership | |
| 19:45 | Sale vs Wasps |
| 20:00 | Newcastle vs Northampton |
| 20:00 | Worcester vs Saracens |
| Saturday 28th November | |
| 15:00 | Harlequins vs Gloucester |
| 15:00 | Leicester vs Leeds Carnegie |
| 17:35 | Bath vs London Irish |
| Saturday 5th December | |
| 15:00 | London Irish vs Worcester |
| 15:00 | Gloucester vs Newcastle |
| 15:00 | Northampton vs Bath |
| 17:35 | Saracens vs Sale |
| Sunday 6th December | |
| 15:00 | Wasps vs Leicester |
| Saturday 26th December | |
| 14:15 | Bath vs Gloucester |
| 15:00 | Leicester vs Sale |
| 15:00 | Worcester vs Northampton |
| Sunday 27th December | |
| 15:00 | London Irish vs Saracens |
| 15:00 | Newcastle vs Leeds Carnegie |
| 16:00 | Harlequins vs Wasps |
| Friday 1st January | |
| 15:00 | Sale vs Harlequins |
| 15:00 | Saracens vs Leicester |
| Saturday 2nd January | |
| 15:00 | Northampton vs London Irish |
| 15:00 | Leeds Carnegie vs Bath |
| 15:00 | Gloucester vs Worcester |
| Sunday 3rd January | |
| 15:00 | Wasps vs Newcastle |
| Friday 8th January | |
| 19:45 | Sale vs Saracens |
| Saturday 9th January | |
| 14:15 | Bath vs Northampton |
| Result |
|---|
| Guinness Premiership |
| Sunday 22nd November |
| Guinness Premiership |
| London Irish 11 - 15 Newcastle |
| Leeds Carnegie 17 - 24 Sale |
| Saracens 22 - 6 Wasps |
| Saturday 21st November |
| Northampton 26 - 17 Harlequins |
| Friday 20th November |
| Worcester 12 - 12 Bath |
| Gloucester 12 - 9 Leicester |
| Sunday 1st November |
| Newcastle 14 - 3 Worcester |
| Wasps 9 - 15 Leeds Carnegie |
| Saturday 31st October |
| Leicester 29 - 15 Northampton |
| Harlequins 9 - 9 London Irish |
| Bath 11 - 12 Saracens |
| Friday 30th October |
| Sale 28 - 23 Gloucester |
| Sunday 25th October |
| Saracens 21 - 15 Leeds Carnegie |
| Saturday 24th October |
| Gloucester 6 - 35 Wasps |
| London Irish 18 - 12 Leicester |
| Northampton 21 - 16 Sale |
| Worcester 22 - 26 Harlequins |
| Bath 16 - 27 Newcastle |
| Sunday 4th October |
| Leeds Carnegie 10 - 26 Gloucester |
| Wasps 20 - 15 Northampton |
| Newcastle 15 - 22 Saracens |
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