Pat Howard is to return to Leicester Tigers as a mentor to the coaching team and support staff at the Oval Park training base.

Alongside the appointment of Jan McGinity as head of elite performance recruitment and a new role for Ged Glynn as head of performance pathway and talent identification, Howard will be based at the club in a part-time capacity while also maintaining constant communication with the senior management team.

A European Cup winner with the club as a player, Howard also led Tigers to a league and cup double in 2006/07 as head coach. He returned at the end of the 2018/19 season, using his experience to provide support and mentorship for current head coach Geordan Murphy and the backroom team.