#WeekendAtBernies

Interesting one. DOR/Head coach responsibilities differ from club to club, as Anthony Foley has learned.
My understanding is Berch was already picking the team, so is it really a promotion? No mention of who the new head coach is.

menacethedenis wrote: Bernard Jackman was promoted to Director of Rugby at Grenoble over the weekend. It made the RTE radio headlines on Monday but they described him as " Ex-Connacht player Bernard Jackman..." He has a Heineken Cup medal with Leinster like!



www.the42.ie/aaron-dundon-jackman-direct..._source=twitter_self

Bernard Jackman, the original bandwagoner.

Bernard Jackman was promoted to Director of Rugby at Grenoble over the weekend. It made the RTE radio headlines on Monday but they described him as " Ex-Connacht player Bernard Jackman..." He has a Heineken Cup medal with Leinster like!



www.the42.ie/aaron-dundon-jackman-direct..._source=twitter_self

biffo77 wrote: From what I understand, Robbie had the contract for ages, months, but didn't sign it.
hence Muls is more right

Oh, I believe Mul. And I believe Pat when he says that discussions were ongoing right up until the end of January. And I believe Robbie when he said he hadn't made a decision, right up to the end of January.

Quite clearly that's "why there was so much discussion about it".

So Thornley took it upon himself to make an announcement on Robbie's behalf. I've a fair idea where he was getting his information.

I'd say he bought himself a few Leinster exclusives with that one.

Sorry lads , this thread is for ex players.

Robbie is a Connacht player until the end of June !

From what I understand, Robbie had the contract for ages, months, but didn't sign it.
hence Muls is more right

Muldoon: Robbie Henshaw will make Connacht return

John Muldoon:

"I know from speaking to him that it was a very difficult decision throughout the year. I think he said three times that 'I'm going to make my decision at the end of the World Cup', 'I'm going to make my decision by November', and ultimately he didn't make the decision until near the end of January.

Which makes Gerry Thornley's statement on the 26th of November last all the stranger:

They're definitely getting Henshaw. It's 99 percent likely and it has been for a year now. I don't understand why there's so much discussion about it. I'm sure that working with Jonny Sexton, Brian O'Driscoll and so forth in the Irish camp has only made him more determined to go and join Leinster. They could do with a 12 I think.

He'll definitely end up at Leinster and he's preparing the ground for it.

There's a danger of it becoming almost Raheem Sterling-esque in terms of the discussions.

www.rugbydump.com/2016/06/5121/all-black...gby-with-first-touch

Mils scores try with first touch in the States. Don't know why he didn't have a number on his back?
Also the interviewer's remark about Beckham was a bit hopeful to say the least!

www.independent.ie/sport/london-broncos-...-debut-34738423.html

Switched back to league I see

It's a few days late but the Ulster Bank League Awards were earlier this week. Some Connacht interest...

Former Connacht Academy player and Athenry man, Conor Kindregan, won the Ulster Bank Player of the Year for Division 1A. Conor now plays for Cork Con. Also, former Connacht U21 and Connemara man, Paddy OToole, won the Division 2B Player of the Year. Paddy is with Highfield now.

Conor Kindregan

Ulster Bank League Awards

Stephen Kerins of Sligo RFC received the UBL Connacht Player of the year.

Congrats to all!

Was likewise a fan of James. Glad he overcame the injury bug that bit him during his time at Connacht and made good on the promise he showed. Always hoped he might return. Wish him well in his future endeavors.

He doesn't say anything about him being over in Russia at -25oC strangly enough

www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/ireland-i...from-rugby-1.2652121

James Downey retiring. Was always a big fan of his, happy retirement James.

Hardcore Brownie!!!!!

What an achievement for such a big man.

There have to be better ways to get your kicks...

www.joe.ie/fitness-health/damian-browne-...on-des-sables/544074

Ouch.