Rugby coach Kidney firm favourite for person of year award

THE bookies have installed Ireland rugby coach Declan Kidney as firm favourite to grab yet another prestigious accolade – this time in his home town.

Kidney, who is from Bishopstown, Cork, coached Ireland to their best season last year. They captured the Triple Crown, Six Nations Championship and Grand Slam.

The men in green remained unbeaten at the end of the season, drawing with Australia and taking the scalp of World Champions South Africa.

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