Rugby: Ford poised to join Irish coaching squad

Oldham coach Mike Ford looks set to switch link up with new Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan.

Sun, 30 Dec, 2001 - 17:33

Oldham coach Mike Ford looks set to switch link up with new Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan.

Ford confirmed after Oldham's 46-12 Northern Ford Premiership defeat at Leigh that he is considering an offer to line up to join the Ireland squad for the Six Nations Championship as defensive coach.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Leigh Place: Hilton Park Person: Ford Person: Mike Ford Person: Eddie O'Sullivan Person: Niall O'Donovan Person: Brian O'Brien Person: O'Sullivan Person: Declan Kidney Event: Northern Ford Premiership Event: Six Nations Championship Organisation: Oldham Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Munster

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