Ian Costello will be charged with steering Nottingham to the top of the Championship.
Tom HamiltonRugby Editor
Munster assistant coach Ian Costello will leave the province at the end of the season to take up the head coach role at Championship side Nottingham with the news coming just a day after Rassie Erasmus was confirmed as Munster's new director of rugby.
Costello was the province's kicking and defence guru and previously coached their Munster A side. He was present at Nottingham's match against the Cornish Pirates at the weekend and is looking forward to getting started at The Bay.
"I'm delighted to be joining Nottingham and from what I witnessed on Saturday, I think we have a fantastic opportunity next season," Costello said. "The club already has a really strong set-up, with a great team of people both on and off the field.
"I hope to be able to build on that, and working with the coaching and support team already in place, I'm sure we can continue to compete in what is a very tough Championship."
Costello will replace Martin Haag at Nottingham and their CEO Simon Beatham was delighted with the appointment saying he hoped the appointment will herald in a "new era" for the club.
"His coaching experience and pedigree is highly thought of and we know we've picked the right man for the job," Beatham said. "He came through what was a very tough selection and interview process, with a number of other excellent candidates up for the role.
"We feel Ian is a perfect fit for us, with our emphasis on nurturing young talent and putting players on that developmental pathway, as well as leading the next phase for Nottingham Rugby in the Championship."
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