Thursday, March 20, 2008

Good Bye O'Sullivan ~ Hello Mike Ruddock?

O'Sullivan quits as Ireland coach

O'Sullivan had been in charge of the Ireland team for six years

Eddie O'Sullivan has resigned as coach of Ireland after a disastrous World Cup and disappointing Six Nations campaign.


The 49-year-old led the Irish to three Triple Crowns during his six-year reign but his critics felt he did not get the best out of a richly-talented team.
O'Sullivan said: "Having given my role as team head coach much consideration, I have decided to step down."
IRFU president Philip Browne said he "respected the decision of Eddie O'Sullivan to resign as Head Coach".
"In accepting his wish to step down, I want to emphasise the high regard the Union has for him and the achievements he attained during his reign in office.
"His record as Ireland's most successful coach is his proud legacy and all of us in Irish rugby are grateful to him for the many memorable moments and the achievements he attained during his reign in office.
"His record as Ireland's most successful coach is his proud legacy and all of us in Irish rugby are grateful to him for the many memorable moments and achievements our senior Irish players and squads attained during his coaching tenure.
"I want to congratulate and thank him for that contribution to Irish rugby and to wish him every success in his future career."

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