Rugby: O’Donovan confirmed as full-time forwards coach

The Irish Rugby Football Union have swooped for the services of Niall O’Donovan as full time forwards coach to the national team.

The appointment was confirmed last night, ironically at a time when O’Donovan and Declan Kidney were on Munster duty in France to watch Heineken Cup Pool opponents Castres beat Montferrand 39-30 in a domestic league game last night.