Replacement for Ireland U20s ;The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has confirmed a new-look coaching team for Ireland U20s at the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa.
Willie Falloon will lead the team as head coach following the appointment of Richie Murphy as head coach of Ulster Rugby. Murphy took over from Dan McFarland on an interim basis but, as first reported by RugbyPass, Ulster have decided to keep Murphy permanently. Falun – formerly the Ireland U20s defense coach – has experience at the last two U20 Six Nations and the previous World Rugby U20 Championship.
Former Munster and Ireland flyhalf Ian Keatley will continue as attack and backs coach, with Aaron Dundon retaining his role as forwards coach.
The IRFU have confirmed the replacement for Ireland U20s Richie Murphy
Former Ireland international and Ulster halfback Neil Dock joins the team as senior coach, adding significant experience to the setup after coaching the Ireland U18s and combined academies.
Former Ireland international and Ulster halfback Neil Dock joins the team as senior coach, adding significant experience to the setup after coaching the Ireland U18s and combined academies.
The IRFU have confirmed the replacement for Ireland U20s Richie Murphy.
“Continuity within our team is important to us so we are delighted to confirm the appointment of Willie as head coach of Ireland U20s for this summer, with Aaron and Ian continuing in their roles and Neil joining the team as senior coach.
The IRFU have confirmed the replacement for Ireland U20s Richie Murphy
themselves in the best position against the world’s best in South Africa.”
Enda McDonagh, Managing Partner, PwC Ireland, added: “On behalf of PwC, I would like to acknowledge Richie’s huge contribution to the success of Ireland U20s in recent years, and thank him for the work he and the wider coaching team have done. In laying the foundation for the tournament that begins with South Africa this summer.
“I would like to congratulate Willie on his appointment as head coach of Ireland U20s for the World Rugby U20 Championship and wish him every success in the coming weeks and months as he and the staff prepare our squad for another exciting summer of U20s rugby. PWC is on stage to support.
The IRFU have confirmed the replacement for Ireland U20s Richie Murphy.
.Ireland Under-20s will play three challenge matches against Irish University on 24 May, Ulster ‘A’ on 1 June and Munster ‘A’ on 7 June in preparation for the Championship. These matches are part of their preparation before the tour of South Africa.
The IRFU have confirmed the replacement for Ireland U20s Richie Murphy.
The Under-20 squad for the tour of Ireland will be announced in June.