Jonny Holland takes up rugby elite performance director role at CBC

NEW GIG: Jonny Holland at Cork Constitution rugby club.

Former Munster out-half Jonny Holland has been installed as Christian Brothers' College, Cork's new rugby elite performance director.

Holland - who recently coached Cork Con to the AIL Division 1A title by beating holders Terenure at the Aviva Stadium - will take up the role, and while he will also join the school's senior cup management team, his primary responsibilities will cover "the college’s rugby development and coaching programme, aligning with the school’s overall mission and values".

CBC's fell to an agonising 33-31 final defeat to rivals PBC in the 2024 edition of the senior cup.

Holland has taken up the role with immediate effect.

Principal of CBC, David Lordon, said: “We are delighted to have Jonny joining our management team and leading CBC rugby in the achievement of its development goals. 

"Jonny’s vision aligns strongly with our commitment to excellence on and off the pitch, and we are excited about the experience and energy he will bring to the role. 

"A key area of responsibility for Jonny will be the nurturing of talent within the coaching group, designing and implementing programs that allow our players to reach their full potential as well as ensuring that our programme engages all pupils in the Christians rugby experience."

Jonny Holland has taken up the role with immediate effect.

Lordon continued: "Over the course of its long and distinguished history, CBC has developed a reputation for participation and achievement at the highest level. 

"We are immensely proud of our rugby heritage and are committed to ensuring that Christians is well positioned going forward to further develop its standing as a centre of Rugby excellence. 

"We look forward to all that Jonny will bring to the achievement of these goals in his new role”.