Ian Vass: Northampton Saints defence coach leaves Premiership club

  • Published
Ian VassImage source, Rex Features
Image caption,

Ian Vass made 57 appearances for Northampton during his playing career

Defence coach Ian Vass has left Northampton Saints by mutual agreement.

The former scrum-half took up the job in January 2020 and helped Saints reach the Premiership play-offs in the last two seasons.

Vass began his coaching career with the Saracens academy and had a spell with England Under-20 before two years with French club Montpellier.

"Ian is a superb professional, his attitude has always been top class," said Saints boss Phil Dowson.

"Ian's departure provides us with an opportunity to refresh the coaching group for the 2023-24 season."

Vass made 57 appearances for Northampton as a player and later joined Stade Francais, Harlequins, and Bedford Blues.

"I believe now is the right time for me to seek a new challenge ... but I wish the squad every success over the seasons ahead."

Around the BBC

Related internet links

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.