# Rugby: Former England boss Stuart Lancaster is the new head coach of Ireland’s Connacht. The 55-year-old has signed a two-year contract and will oversee pre-season training in July. Lancaster was appointed England head coach in 2011 before leaving following a dismal home World Cup in 2015. He was most recently head coach of French club Racing 92, having worked as a senior coach at Leinster between 2016 and 2023.
Rugby: Stuart Lancaster appointed as Connacht coach