Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Colm Tucker.Ben Brady/INPHO Connacht boss Wilkins remains on sick leave with Tucker in charge for Munster clash The Connacht head coach missed his side’s URC defeat away to the Ospreys on Saturday. 11.33am, 25 Mar 2025 Share options PETE WILKINS REMAINS on sick leave and will not lead Connacht’s coaching team for Saturday’s URC meeting with Munster at MacHale Park, the province have confirmed. Wilkins, who took over as Connacht boss in 2023, missed his side’s URC defeat away to the Ospreys on Saturday after being granted sick leave in recent weeks. Advertisement Scrum and contact coach Colm Tucker stepped up to temporarily lead the province in Wilkins’ absence, and will continue in that role for this weekend’s interpro derby in Mayo. In other news, Shayne Bolton is unavailable due to a foot sprain he suffered while playing against the Ospreys, while Peter Dooley will miss a number of weeks due to a calf strain. Eoin de Buitlear has returned to training after recovering from a thumb fracture, while Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and captain Cian Prendergast will all train fully today and are available for selection this week. Sean O’Brien (hamstring), Ben Murphy (finger) and Byron Ralston (knee) are continuing to rehab long-term injuries. Ciarán Kennedy Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Connacht boss Wilkins remains on sick leave with Tucker in charge for Munster clash”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Connacht boss Wilkins remains on sick leave with Tucker in charge for Munster clash”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... Colm tucker Pete Wilkins News in 60 seconds FreePacking His Bags Trent Alexander-Arnold agrees terms on Real Madrid move – reports 47 mins ago FreeSnapped Up Páirc Uí Chaoimh sells out in less than 24 hours for Division 1 hurling finals 52 mins ago Sam Prendergast signs new Leinster contract FreeCorrigan Or Nowhere Antrim-Armagh Ulster championship tie fixed for 12.30pm throw-in in Corrigan Park Swiss appeals court acquits Blatter and Platini in long-running corruption case Shelbourne's Clancy called up and Noonan returns as Ireland squad named for Greece FreeDates For Diary Here's this week's GAA inter-county schedule and TV coverage Tucker steps up to lead Connacht with Wilkins on sick leave rejuvenation 'I've not trained at wing-back since he arrived. At the very first session, he just changed' Mason Melia makes history as Ireland beat Hungary Dates For Diary Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host hurling league finals, Croke Park football deciders confirmed more from us Investigates Daft.ie Property Magazine Allianz Home Magazine The 42 Sports Magazine Money Diaries The Journal TV Journal Media Advertise With Us About FactCheck Our Network FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition more from us TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Journal Media Advertise With Us Our Network The Journal FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition © 2025 Journal Media Ltd Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition Switch to Desktop Switch to Mobile The 42 supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie Report an error, omission or problem: Your Email (optional) Create Email Alert Create an email alert based on the current article Email Address One email every morning As soon as new articles come online Sign in or create a free account To continue reading create a free account Or sign into an existing account