Rugby: Ford to become new Irish defensive coach

Former rugby league star and current Oldham coach, Mike Ford, looks set to become the latest addition to the Irish Rugby Union team’s coaching staff.

Mon, 31 Dec, 2001 - 11:24

Former rugby league star and current Oldham coach, Mike Ford, looks set to become the latest addition to the Irish Rugby Union team’s coaching staff.

The former Great Britain scrum-half has confirmed he is considering an official approach from the IRFU to link up with Eddie O’Sullivan and Declan Kidney as the new defensive coach.

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