Neil Doak appointed Ireland under-20 head coach ahead of 2025 Six Nations

Doak has coached the Ireland under-18s and combined academy sides in recent seasons, and was part of the Ireland U20 coaching team for last summer’s U20 World Championship in South Africa as a senior coach.

Neil Doak. Pic: INPHO/Presseye/Jonathan Porter

Neil Doak has been appointed as Ireland under-20 head coach ahead of the 2025 Six Nations. 

Former Ulster coach Doak has coached the Ireland under-18s and combined academy sides in recent seasons, and was part of the Ireland U20 coaching team under Willie Faloon for last summer’s U20 World Championship in South Africa as a senior coach.