Conor McPhillips to leave Bristol Bears at the end of the season
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Attack and Backs Coach Conor McPhillips will depart Bristol Bears at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, the club can confirm.
The 42-year-old Irishman, who joined the Bears from Connacht in 2017 alongside Director of Rugby Pat Lam, leaves the club after six seasons at Ashton Gate.
McPhillips also helped the Bears to a maiden European title in 2020 and a first-place finish in the Gallagher Premiership in 2020/21.
He has also played a key role in the development and subsequent international recognition of a number of players in the squad, including Harry Randall, Callum Sheedy and Ioan Lloyd, who all won their first international caps during his time here.”
Director of Rugby, Pat Lam, said: “Conor has been an outstanding servant to the club for the past six seasons as we transitioned from the Championship into an established Premiership team.
“His work ethic, attention to detail and all-round understanding of the game has seen, not only the team improve, but also the players that he has worked with.
“After working with him for ten years, I understand his reasoning for seeking a new challenge and although we will miss him at the Bears, we wish him Niamh, Nathan and Dylan well for their next chapter.
