Kieran James Keane (born 9 February 1954) is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former rugby union player. A second five-eighth, Keane represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1979. He played six matches for the All Blacks but did not appear in any official internationals.[1]
| Birth name | Kieran James Keane | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 9 February 1954 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St Bede's College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Rugby Union Coach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On 20 February 2017, it was announced that Keane will be the new head coach of Connacht Rugby, taking over once Pat Lam leaves in June 2017.[2][3] On 30 April 2018, it was announced that Keane would be leaving Connacht at the end of the season after one year in charge.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Kieran Keane". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
- ^ "Chiefs assistant Kieran Keane confirmed as next Connacht head coach". The 42. 20 February 2017.
- ^ "Keane edge echoes Lam's rags to riches story - Everything you need to know about the new Connacht coach". Irish Independent. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ^ "Connacht to part ways with head coach Kieran Keane after just one season in charge". Irish Independent. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
- ^ "Keane's Connacht fate sealed some time ago as Kiwi leaves after just one season". The 42. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
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