# Nigel Carolan

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May 2023

# Irish Abroad

Irish coaches Carolan and Coughlan central to Challenge Cup final

Glasgow and Toulon meet in the decider in Dublin on Friday night.

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May 16th 2023, 3:49 PM

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# Irish Abroad

'My hope is that the door would be open in Connacht at some stage'

Nigel Carolan has taken on a new challenge as attack coach for the Glasgow Warriors.

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Oct 12th 2021, 2:53 PM

# Irish Abroad

Irish coaches abroad add another layer of interest for new URC season

Nigel Carolan, Hugh Hogan, and Noel McNamara moved abroad over the summer.

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Sep 30th 2021, 9:36 AM

# off to scotland

Former Connacht coach Nigel Carolan joins Glasgow Warriors to take charge of attack

Carolan spent 26 years as a player and coach with Connacht.

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Jun 21st 2021, 4:02 PM

# In Demand

Connacht make approach to sign James Cronin ahead of next season

The western province are looking for an experienced loosehead after Denis Buckley’s injury.

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Jun 9th 2021, 9:53 PM

# legacy

'His office had pictures of everyone who had come through the Academy, he was very proud of those fellas'

The inside look at how Nigel Carolan built a lasting legacy at Connacht.

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May 13th 2021, 8:00 PM

# fresh start

'I'm not looking for better... I'm looking for a challenge' - Carolan explains Connacht exit

The Connacht attack coach says he does not have a new job lined up yet.

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Mar 31st 2021, 7:00 AM

# Moving On

'I'd love to come back, and to keep that door open I need to keep relevant'

Connacht attack coach Nigel Carolan is set to leave the province this summer.

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Mar 30th 2021, 1:16 PM

# Loss

After the best part of 26 years at Connacht, attack coach Carolan to leave at end of season

Nigel Carolan: ‘I’m at the stage of my coaching career where I need to challenge myself in a new environment and gain new perspectives.’

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Mar 26th 2021, 1:21 PM

# Centre of attention

Bundee Aki 'like a man possessed' as Connacht target back-to-back wins

The Ireland centre is fit to face Cardiff Blues but Niall Murray looks set to undergo shoulder surgery.

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Oct 7th 2020, 9:30 AM

# Unopen arms

Change of venue can be 'a leveller' but Connacht braced for menacing Cardiff

Saturday’s Guinness Pro14 fixture will be played at Rodney Parade in Newport instead of Cardiff’s Arms Park.

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Oct 6th 2020, 3:05 PM

# Irish Abroad

'That was my dream... Munster was and still is the jersey I want to put on one day'

24-year-old second row Ciaran O’Flynn was born and bred near Bordeaux in France.

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May 10th 2020, 8:00 AM

# reverse

Analysis: Connacht's clever bounce-back attack cuts Bordeaux apart

Attack coach Nigel Carolan has his charges striking superbly from lineout platforms.

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Jan 22nd 2019, 7:40 PM

# Backroom

Connacht coaching ticket extend contracts to remain at Sportsground until 2021

Andy Friend hailed the ‘exceptional team’ of Carolan, Duffy and Wilkins as Connacht return to top form.

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Jan 22nd 2019, 2:11 PM

# connective tissue

'They're not my systems': Friend hails Carty and assistants as Connacht click

Connacht’s head coach heaped praise on Nigel Carolan’s attack along with the ‘immense skill-set’ of Jack Carty.

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Sep 24th 2018, 8:05 AM

# rugby friend

Optimism abounds as Connacht reboot for the new Friend era

The western province have high hopes they can bounce back after a poor 2017/18 season.

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Jul 12th 2018, 3:43 PM

# Taking Stock

'I don't think Jacob is near his potential. What we're seeing at the moment is exciting'

21-year-old Jacob Stockdale has risen swiftly through the ranks to score eight tries in seven games for Ireland.

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Mar 10th 2018, 8:00 AM

# commencing hostilities

Carolan honing the tools for Connacht to smash 57-year wait for win in Ulster

The inter-pros are here.

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Oct 6th 2017, 12:20 AM

# Bad start

'We didn't fire a shot': Another Connacht loss leaves Keane short of words

But deep in thought.

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Sep 23rd 2017, 6:31 PM

# feel the blues

Blunt first half paves way for late suffering as Cardiff win in Galway

Darragh Leader’s try and brilliant conversion in the second half looked set to give Connacht a hard-fought win until Willis Halaholo popped up.

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Sep 23rd 2017, 5:25 PM

# Old friends

Carolan looking forward to battle of wits with former Connacht team-mate Jackman

The western province meet the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Friday evening.

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Sep 13th 2017, 6:15 AM

# Connacht Man

Connacht legend Eric Elwood succeeds Carolan as academy manager

The province’s former head coach will play a key developmental role.

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Apr 28th 2017, 3:56 PM

# moving up

Carolan a smart addition for Connacht but leaves U20s in promising place

The former Connacht back will be part of Kieran Keane’s coaching staff next season.

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Mar 24th 2017, 5:00 AM

# senior call-up

Ireland U20 coach Carolan to join new Connacht coaching ticket

The Galway native will move into the senior coaching box after 13 years in charge of the academy.

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Mar 23rd 2017, 2:23 PM

# hot prospect

Larmour's outstanding U20 Six Nations shows why Joe Schmidt is a fan

‘You could put Jordan at nine or 10 and he’d probably do as well, he’s just an outstanding player.’

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Mar 21st 2017, 3:00 PM

# huge potential

'There is a lot of X-factor in this group': Carolan ranks U20 team as one of Ireland's best

The head coach singled out Jordan Larmour, Oisin Dowling, Caelan Doris and Fineen Wycherley after outstanding performances in the Six Nations so far.

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Mar 14th 2017, 6:45 AM

# hot prospect

Munster's Johnston comes through 'dark place' to show promise again

The 20-year-old playmaker was in impressive form on his return for the Ireland U20s.

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Feb 27th 2017, 6:30 AM

# 3 out of 3

Ireland U20s hold out after second-half Six Nations scare against France

Nigel Carolan’s men remain second in the table behind England.

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Feb 24th 2017, 10:00 PM

# smash and grab

Carolan's U20s make it two wins from two for Ireland in Scotland

Paul Boyle’s late try won it for the visitors at Broadwood Stadium.

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Feb 3rd 2017, 10:28 PM

# future stars

Three returning players as Leinster's Kelly named Ireland U20 captain

Cillian Gallagher, Johnny McPhillips and John Foley are back from last year.

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Jan 24th 2017, 12:38 PM

# nkotb

Ulster breakthrough Lyttle included in Ireland U20 squad for winter trials

Cillian Gallagher returns to the pack after already impressing for Nigel Carolan’s side this year.

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Dec 20th 2016, 10:39 AM

# go west young man

4 Ireland U20s welcomed into Connacht academy

Dubliner Adam Leavy has also take up residence in Galway.

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Jul 18th 2016, 3:24 PM

# our story

'We believed' - Ireland U20s' journey to the World Championship final in their words

Nigel Carolan’s players and coaches chart their progress into a first-ever U20 final.

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Jun 23rd 2016, 4:23 PM

# futureisgreen

Carolan believes his young guns can make history and lift world crown

‘We needed to be good and I thought we were superb.’

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Jun 20th 2016, 10:21 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland v Argentina, World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final

We went minute-by-minute as the Wolfpups tried to sniff out a route to their first final.

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Jun 20th 2016, 5:32 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland v Georgia, World Rugby U20 Championship

We went minute-by-minute as Nigel Carolan’s men looked to cap a terrific pool stage with a third win.

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Jun 15th 2016, 5:30 PM

# dislocated

Blow for Ireland U20s as out-half Johnston heads home injured

Newcastle Falcons man Brett Connon will take his place in the squad.

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Jun 12th 2016, 12:16 PM

# watershed moment

Carolan hopes New Zealand win can build confidence in all levels of Irish rugby

The Connacht man admitted he feared the worst before a ‘comfortable’ end TO today’s big win in the World Rugby U20 Championship.

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Jun 11th 2016, 9:17 PM

# History makers

Carolan and his U20s mark out their rich potential in landmark win

The likes of James Ryan and Andrew Porter look built for professional rugby.

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Jun 11th 2016, 4:08 PM

# futureisgreen

All the tries from Ireland U20s' history-making win over New Zealand

Nigel Carolan’s men delivered a brilliant performance in Manchester.

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Jun 11th 2016, 3:22 PM