The Score uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Click here to find out more »
Dublin: 10 °C Wednesday 19 June, 2013

Gert Smal

# gert-smal - Wednesday 3 April, 2013

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.

# gert-smal - Thursday 7 February, 2013

Smal has confidence in Irish front row after Paddy’s Day mash-up

The Ireland forwards coach is aware that England will be targeting a repeat of their scrum dominance last year.

# gert-smal - Wednesday 14 November, 2012

‘There’s nothing wrong with the confidence’ – Gert Smal

It’s those niggly little details that have tripped Ireland up for the past 18 months, explained the Irish coach.

# gert-smal - Thursday 25 October, 2012

Gert Smal: ‘I want to beat South Africa more than any Irishman’

Ireland’s South African forwards coach has his own reasons for ambushing the ‘Boks.

# gert-smal - Monday 8 October, 2012

Ulster Bank League: Lansdowne go top with six-try blitz against Shannon

The Dublin side were in unstoppable form while Young Munster and Garryowen kept up the winning habit.

# gert-smal - Monday 21 May, 2012

Declan Kidney: Our objective is to win the series

The Irish coach feels it would be ‘disrespect to the jersey’ not to try for a sweep of Tests against New Zealand.

# gert-smal - Friday 11 May, 2012

Smal mercies: Ireland forwards coach cleared for travel

The South African will take his place alongside Declan Kidney on plane to New Zealand.

# gert-smal - Thursday 15 March, 2012

Has Ireland’s new-look coaching set-up reinvigorated the squad?

Anthony Foley has come due to Ger Smal’s unfortunate ill-health. But has the enforced change helped Declan Kidney’s backroom?

# gert-smal - Friday 24 February, 2012

Answering Ireland’s call, Anthony Foley plays down talk of Munster job

The Thomond Park forwards coach agrees he has ‘a busy week’ in store.

# gert-smal - Friday 22 July, 2011

Kidney to stay on until 2013

Head coach and three of his backroom staff have agreed contract extensions with the IRFU.