Cullie Tucker will take over as Ireland Under-20 head coach for the 2026-27 season. Photograph: EJ Langner/Inpho/Steve Haag SportsThe IRFU have confirmed Connacht scrum coach Cullie Tucker as the new Ireland Under-20 head coach from the start of next season. Tucker took charge of the Ireland XV for their victory over Spain in Madrid last weekend as was an assistant coach on Ireland’s summer tour to Georgia and Portugal and with Ireland ‘A’. He also acted as interim Connacht head coach last season when Pete Wilkins stepped down from the role. “Cullie is an outstanding home-grown coach who has gained a huge amount of experience both at provincial and national levels.
