About Kieran Keane
Born 1954. Kieran Keane is a New Zealand rugby union player and rugby union coach.
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.
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. On 30 April 2018, it was announced that Keane would be leaving Connacht at the end of the season after one year in charge.
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Who is Kieran Keane?
New Zealand rugby union coach and player
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Kieran Keane was born on 9 February 1954 in Christchurch.
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Kieran Keane is a rugby union player and rugby union coach.
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Kieran Keane is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kieran Keane. https://biography.guide/kieran-keane/
MLA: "Kieran Keane." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kieran-keane/.
Chicago: "Kieran Keane." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kieran-keane/.
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