Declan Kidney
# declan-kidney - Today’s News
10 great products to make more of your garden
Say no to gnomes this summer with IKEA garden furniture.
# declan-kidney - Monday 29 April, 2013
Meet the new boss: the rise and rise of Ireland coach Joe Schmidt
A new era in Irish rugby starts here.
Joe Schmidt named as new Ireland head coach
The New Zealander was officially confirmed to the new role by the IRFU today.
# declan-kidney - Sunday 28 April, 2013
Opinion: IRFU show Schmidt who’s boss before big announcement
The Leinster coach has now set three deadlines but he is being made to wait.
# declan-kidney - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
O’Driscoll gives ringing endorsement to Schmidt ahead of IRFU decision
The centre has also backed the appointment of former Ireland teammate Keith Wood as part of the coaching interview panel.
5 year nostalgia alert! All change for Munster since taking on Clermont & Schmidt
It feels like a lifetime ago but some of the main protagonists are still on the scene.
# declan-kidney - Monday 22 April, 2013
Keith Wood helping the IRFU to pick the next Ireland coach Exclusive
The former Ireland captain is sitting on the interview panel to decide Declan Kidney’s successor.
# declan-kidney - Sunday 14 April, 2013
IRFU confirm approach to Leinster coach Joe Schmidt Exclusive
The New Zealander looks set to meet Irish rugby bosses in the coming days.
# declan-kidney - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
Reports in Wales linking Shaun Edwards to Ireland head coach job
The Englishman has won 11 trophies in 12 years with Wasps and Wales.
# declan-kidney - Thursday 4 April, 2013
David Wallace: Harsh to dismiss Kidney but sooner was better than later
The former Munster and Ireland flanker believes his former coach had his hands tied on a couple of pivotal decisions.
Ewen McKenzie ‘interested’ in taking over Ireland rugby job
The Aussie says there has been no contact from the IRFU.
Vern Cotter says no to coaching Ireland
The Clermont boss had been tipped as a possible contender as part of a ticket with his compatriot Joe Schmidt.
# declan-kidney - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
Shane Byrne: I wouldn’t be surprised if Declan Kidney walked early
The former Leinster and Ireland hooker believes Conor O’Shea and Mark McCall would be reluctant to take the head coach job.
‘I’ve had mixed times with him’ — Ronan O’Gara’s typically frank farewell to old boss ‘Deccie’
“I was omitted from the squad a couple of weeks ago and that’s really, really disappointing,” said O’Gara in Cork today.
Process to recruit new Ireland coach already under way – Browne
The CEO of the IRFU also said they had hired “professional consultants” to help them in their search for a new coach.
Some pearls of Aussie wisdom from Ireland’s new head coach Les Kiss
The Australian will take charge of the national team for the summer rugby tour to North America.
# declan-kidney - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
Opinion: ’09 will never be forgotten, but it’s about time we moved on
The sacking of Declan Kidney paves the way for the IRFU to restructure its coaching hierarchy.
Our summer tour to New Zealand with Declan Kidney
The three line-ups he named for the Tests against the All Blacks summed up the Corkman’s tenure.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to news that Declan Kidney’s contract will not be renewed
Ireland are in the hunt for a new head coach after this afternoon’s announcement.
In pictures: Declan Kidney’s tenure as Ireland coach
We’ll always have Cardiff.
IRFU confirm Declan Kidney exit
Gert Smal, Les Kiss and Anthony Foley will coach Ireland on this summer’s tour of North America.
# declan-kidney - Friday 29 March, 2013
Conor O’Shea dismisses Harlequins exit talk
The former Ireland international and RTÉ pundit is constantly talked of as a replacement for Declan Kidney.
# declan-kidney - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
VIDEO: The wait is over, here’s your 6 Nations recap in Lego
Including Lego Zeebs doing his flicky thing.
# declan-kidney - Thursday 21 March, 2013
I didn’t wake up on Sunday, see them lose and capitalise on that – McKenzie on Ireland
The Australian revealed in a newspaper column, however, that he hopes to be in a new coaching job by August.
‘I’m sure he’ll be on the plane’ – Kearney backs O’Driscoll for Lions
The fullback also feels that the Irish players should not be involved in any review of the national coach.
Ian McGeechan tells Warren Gatland to pick Lions on form not record
That’s not good news for some of Ireland’s hopefuls is it?
# declan-kidney - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
Brian O’Driscoll handed 3-week ban for stamp on Italian
The decision means the talismanic centre will miss two Rabo games and the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final.
Declan Kidney’s Pros and Cons list ahead of crunch IRFU meeting
After almost five years at the helm, the Cork native may have coached his last Ireland game.
# declan-kidney - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
Opinion: A new set of voices is needed to reboot Irish rugby
‘What value is corporate knowledge when you keep losing?’ ask Whiff of Cordite who think a new broom is required within the game here.
Brian O’Driscoll citing hearing set for tomorrow in London
The Leinster legend was sin-binned in Rome for a stamp on Simone Favaro.
# declan-kidney - Monday 18 March, 2013
Opinion: Ireland’s fall down to more than just injuries and ‘atrocious’ Kidney
‘When even your strengths turn into weaknesses, it exposes your limitations in a very cruel way’, writes Emmet O’Rafferty.
Ireland’s injured XV: A line-up of woe and 6 Nations disasters
18 Irish players that have been knocked by injury or suspensions.
# declan-kidney - Sunday 17 March, 2013
‘Bit of a mixed bag’ – Captain Heaslip reflects on Irish capitulation
Ireland finished the Six Nations campaign with just one win from five matches.
# declan-kidney - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Declan Kidney: I’ll have to think about new contract
“I’d have to sit down and think about whether I want a new contract,” the Corkman said after the loss in Rome.
Report: Injuries mount as Italy deliver knock-out blow to Ireland’s 6 Nations
Head coach Declan Kidney will be under huge pressure to vacate his role.
Open thread: what’s your verdict on Ireland’s 6 Nations campaign?
Is it the end of the road for Declan Kidney? Did they do as well as expected considering injuries? Have your say.
VIDEO: ‘The Greatest’ — RTÉ tribute to Brian O’Driscoll feels a lot like a goodbye
Let’s watch your best bits, Brian.
‘Substantial difference between finishing 3rd and bottom of the pile’ – Declan Kidney
The Ireland head coach has warned that Italy will be going full gas in Rome this afternoon.
Cian Healy unsure of Brian O’Driscoll plans after today’s 6 Nations finale
‘He could go on for a few years so it is however his body feels at the end of it.’
Open thread: How will Ireland fare in Rome this afternoon (or do you even care?)
It has been a grim auld Six Nations campaign for Ireland. How are you feeling as we head into this afternoon’s finale?



























































