IRFU look to life after Kidney

The IRFU were today beginning their search for a head coach after deciding to part company with Declan Kidney.

IRFU look to life after Kidney
Wed, 03 Apr, 2013 - 08:23

The IRFU were today beginning their search for a head coach after deciding to part company with Declan Kidney.

The former Munster man’s contract was due to expire in the summer and the Irish Rugby Football Union announced yesterday that they would not be renewing his deal and that he would be leaving the post with immediate effect.

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