Leo always had a capacity to stay calm and make good logical assessments
Jono Gibbes was Cullen’s forwards coach in Leinster for six happy years. By Murray Kinsella Thursday 29 Apr 2021, 8:40 AM 4 hours ago 15,311 Views 14 Comments
Jono Gibbes and Leo Cullen in 2009.
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Image: Billy Stickland/INPHO
WHILE MOST OF the chat this week ahead of Leinster’s clash with La Rochelle has been around Ronan O’Gara, it is also the latest challenge for another excellent Irish coach.
Leo Cullen is a year younger than O’Gara but already has an impressive list of honours to his name as a head coach – a Champions Cup title, four Pro14 trophies, and a Pro14 coach of the season award.
Leinster s McBryde confirmed as part of Gatland s Lions coaching team
Gregor Townsend, Steve Tandy, and Neil Jenkins have also been appointed. By Murray Kinsella Tuesday 13 Apr 2021, 9:30 AM Tue 9:30 AM 22,230 Views 22 Comments Robin McBryde, Steve Tandy, Warren Gatland, Gregor Townsend, and Neil Jenkins.
LEINSTER’S ROBIN MCBRYDE has been confirmed as part of Warren Gatland’s Lions coaching team for this summer’s scheduled trip to South Africa.
McBryde will be the Lions’ forwards coach, while Gatland has confirmed that Scotland boss Gregor Townsend will be his attack coach, Scotland defence coach Steve Tandy will carry out the same role for the Lions, and Neil Jenkins will continue as kicking coach.
Limerick duo step up into senior Connacht Rugby roles
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Connacht Rugby have today announced their new coaching team for next season, with Australian Andy Friend at the helm for a fourth year. Limerick duo Mossy Lawler and Colm Tucker will make the step up from the academy and talent ID roles respectively.
Peter Wilkins will move to a new role of Senior Coach where he will have primary responsibility for attack. He will be supported by Mossy Lawler who has been appointed Assistant Attack & Skills Coach, in addition to Colm Tucker who comes on board as Defence & Forwards Technical Skills Coach.
Former New Zealand international signs as Ulster s skills coach
Craig Newby is set to leave his current role as Director of Rugby at St John’s School in Leatherhead. By The42 Team Monday 15 Mar 2021, 3:27 PM Mar 15th 2021, 3:27 PM 9,642 Views 3 Comments
Craig Newby pictured during his time with Leicester Tigers.
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ULSTER RUGBY have announced the signing of Craig Newby as skills coach ahead of the 2021-22 season.
The former New Zealand international joins on a one-year deal and is set to leave his current role as Director of Rugby at St John’s School in Leatherhead.
IRFU Statement On U20 Six Nations & Coaching Appointments
Following the announcement that the 2021 Under-20 Six Nations is to be postponed, the IRFU will continue to work with tournament organisers on confirming a fixture schedule as soon as is practicable. The IRFU is committed to the safety of its players, all participating teams and everyone in our community.
Speaking about the announcement, IRFU Head of Elite Player Development, Peter Smyth said: “Following today’s announcement, we have begun discussions with our playing and management teams to formulate a new season plan for this age-grade.
“Meetings are already being scheduled with the other five Unions to examine windows and options to play these set of fixtures at another point in time within the remainder of the season. The health and wellbeing of all players, management and participating stakeholders is the number one priority and through the Provincial Academies, we will continue to assist and prepare players f