March 9th 2010

BUCCANEERS have added Charlie Couper as coaching partner with new Senior coach David Henshaw. Couper, a wily backrow forward in his prime during his playing days with Athlone and Old Wesley, brings a wealth of coaching experience at many levels to this role.

He is particularly skilled at bringing the best out of developing players and is highly respected especially in third and second level college grades. Charlie is known far and wide through his work as a Development Officer in Connacht rugby and has also coached and tutored many a team over a long involvement in rugby union.

Couper coached Ireland Colleges for seven seasons and coached both Connacht Schools and Connacht Colleges squads this term. He previously coached Buccaneers in 1994/95 and also teamed up with Kenny Tarrant and Jacques Hanekom at the helm. A former Connacht player, Charlie also guided Athlone to an All-Ireland U-20 final.