Connacht Rugby has confirmed that attack coach Mark Sexton will leave the province at the end of the current season to pursue a new opportunity with Ulster Rugby. Sexton, who previously worked with Ulster head coach Richie Murphy at the Ireland U20 level, joined Connacht's senior coaching staff in 2023.
CONNACHT HAVE CONFIRMED that attack coach Mark Sexton will leave the province at the end of this season.
The former St Mary’s College RFC man has taken on overall leadership of the Connacht attack this season but will depart at the end of the campaign. The younger brother of former Ireland out-half Johnny, Sexton looks set to continue his career in Ulster next season, although the northern province have not officially confirmed the move yet.
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