Rugby: Gatland axed as Irish coach

Warren Gatland has been axed as coach of the Irish rugby team.

Rugby: Gatland axed as Irish coach
Fri, 30 Nov, 2001 - 14:49

Warren Gatland has been axed as coach of the Irish rugby team.

Eddie O'Sullivan has been appointed as the new head coach, with Declan Kidney as his assistant.

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