O’Sullivan lands role as new US Eagles coach

EDDIE O’SULLIVAN was last night appointed head coach of the US Eagles after 13 months away from full-time professional coaching.

O’Sullivan has signed a contract with USA Rugby that runs until December 2011, taking in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand that winter.

“I’m delighted to accept the invitation to coach the US Eagles,” O’Sullivan said. “It is an exciting challenge which comes at a crucial period when I share their ambitions to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2011.