IRFU sack Kidney: Kiss to take temporary charge

The IRFU have sacked Ireland coach Declan Kidney.

IRFU sack Kidney: Kiss to take temporary charge
Tue, 02 Apr, 2013 - 16:46

The IRFU have sacked Ireland coach Declan Kidney.

They announced that they will not be offering the Cork man a new contract after his current agreement ends on June 30.

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