Coventry set for early start

11 May 2015Irish's new boss Coventry will leave Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs this summer, now linking up with The Exiles in July as opposed to following the autumn's World Cup.

Next term's Premiership faces a delayed start on October 17, once the England-based World Cup hits the knockout phase.

Coventry's assistants Grant Doorey and Craig Laidlaw will also join Irish in July, while interim head coach Glenn Delaney will become head of rugby operations.

"We are pleased that Tom Coventry and his team will now be available for the start of pre-season as we originally planne…