Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Rugby appoint new assistant coach

Nottingham Rugby have appointed New Zealander Alex O'Dowd as assistant coach.The 49-year-old has been brought in to support new boss Ian Costello, after leaving his role as assistant coach and academy manager at North Harbour, who ply their trade at the top level of domestic rugby in his homeland.O'Dowd has previously been head coach of the Dutch national side and has also spent time with Ulster, as well as Bordeaux Begles and Super Rugby side The Blues.He will combine his role with the position