Kidney: ‘No hesitation’ in taking up London Irish role

Former Munster and Ireland coach Declan Kidney admits he had “no hesitation” in inking a deal to join Les Kiss on the management ticket at London Irish.

Kidney, who led Ireland to a Grand Slam in 2009, has been appointed as the Premiership club’s technical consultant with Kiss named head coach.

The pair have both signed three-year deals and will work alongside director of rugby Nick Kennedy.