# Coach

This year

2023

# RIP

Derry mourn the loss of 'Gentleman Jim McKeever'

First-ever Footballer of the Year and coaching inspiration passes away.

4.1k

Apr 6th 2023, 10:35 AM

Last year

2022

# contact skills

'He has been brilliant' - VDF hails the impact of Denis Leamy in Leinster

The former Munster man became Leinster’s contact skills coach last summer.

13.2k

Apr 14th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Irish Abroad

Ex-Munster man Flannery handed permanent contract at Harlequins

The former Ireland hooker joined the Premiership club in 2020.

21.7k

Feb 16th 2022, 9:47 AM

All time

# Backroom

Munster's search for a fifth coach still active but not main priority

Johann van Graan has been keen to bring in an additional member of coaching staff.

7.1k

Jun 24th 2020, 1:00 AM

# Irish Abroad

'The boundaries are limitless' - Irishman Kingsley finds his kicking calling

The Portlaoise man is skills and kicking coach with the Dragons.

19.0k

Apr 26th 2020, 4:30 PM

# Criticism

Versace, Coach and Givenchy apologise after sparking outrage over China t-shirts

Versace was criticised yesterday for a t-shirt that implied Hong Kong and Macau were independent.

23.7k

Aug 12th 2019, 3:56 PM

# nightmare coaches

Vehicle supplier secures order to have Facebook group it claims is damaging its business reputation taken down

The injunction was granted in favour Harris Auto Trading Company.

31.1k

Jun 11th 2019, 5:26 PM

# saga over

Defence coach Edwards confirms Wales exit after turning down new contract

The former English rugby league star is in high demand after helping Wales to four Six Nations Championships.

7.1k

May 2nd 2019, 10:33 AM

# content coach

'No gender' in life under Davy Fitz, gains in the GAA and a recent learning trip to Arsenal

Wexford legend Mags D’Arcy is enjoying her ‘internship’ in the Wexford senior hurling backroom team.

29.6k

Mar 6th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Toxic

Ex-Ireland international opens up about Aston Villa coach's alleged bullying

Kevin MacDonald has been removed by the club following Gareth Farrelly’s accusations.

44.7k

Dec 13th 2018, 8:00 PM

# Defence

'Our catchphrase is, 'There's always a solution until someone stops working''

Connacht defence coach Peter Wilkins explains how the province have focused on behaviour.

8.3k

Dec 1st 2018, 9:00 AM

# Search Party

'You're very strong': Thai football team lost for nine days in a cave have been found

The boys and their coach entered the cave on 23 June.

100k

Updated

Jul 2nd 2018, 9:49 PM

# Staff

Isa Nacewa won't be replacing Girvan Dempsey as Leinster's attack coach

However, the province are looking for a new coach to join Leo Cullen’s staff next season.

9.0k

May 18th 2018, 4:30 PM

# The Boss

'It was so smart of Leo, so strategic, to bring someone like Stuart in'

Leinster have thrived since Leo Cullen’s decision to pick up the phone and call Stuart Lancaster.

21.8k

May 12th 2018, 8:00 AM

# World Class

Argentina Messi's team not mine, admits coach

Jorge Sampaoli accepted on Thursday the two-time world champions’ chances at the World Cup in Russia will depend on the superstar’s influence.

8.2k

Mar 22nd 2018, 11:59 PM

# coach's code

'If you start complaining about a refereeing decision, you haven’t been good enough'

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby took a very different approach to defeat than his counterpart in Leicester.

11.5k

Dec 11th 2017, 2:31 PM

# jj kavanagh and sons

This gal messaged Conor McGregor's coach... thinking he was a coach company

Coach Kavanagh, do you do any coaches from Killarney to Castlebar? No?

24.3k

May 28th 2017, 11:15 AM

# Fitness

'We have athletes but they can’t play, we've produced robots'

Leading strength and conditioning coach Mike McGurn talks fitness and nutrition, and brings us through his turbulent career.

17.2k

Mar 15th 2017, 3:24 PM

# lincoln place

Second hit and run in 24 hours as woman critical after being hit by coach luggage door in Dublin

Two men were taken to St Vincent’s University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

46.3k

Feb 17th 2017, 8:04 PM

# Oxfordshire

17 people hospitalised after coach overturned in heavy fog in the UK

A woman died and several other people were injured in crashes on the A40 in Oxfordshire on Wednesday.

10.7k

Dec 30th 2016, 9:04 AM

# king billy

Billy Walsh in the corner as USA secure their first boxing medal of Rio 2016

Meanwhile, the man who beat Paddy Barnes lost out at the quarter-final stage.

12.8k

Aug 10th 2016, 11:14 PM

# Coach

Former Nigeria coach Keshi dies aged 54

A winner of the Africa Cup of Nations as a player and coach, Stephen Keshi died at the age of 54.

5.3k

Jun 8th 2016, 8:12 AM

# Parting ways

Murray splits with Mauresmo after 2 years, will 'take some time to consider the next steps'

The two-time major champion will not be coached by the French former world number one any longer, it has been announced.

5.8k

May 9th 2016, 2:02 PM

# warning

You are a 'd*******' if you watch Juve, Napoli coach tells players

Napoli must focus on themselves and have been advised against watching Serie A leaders Juventus by coach Maurizio Sarri.

9.7k

Mar 12th 2016, 7:45 PM

# rog rester

New deal will keep ROG at Racing Metro until 2019

The Cork man continues to impress in his first coaching role.

12.2k

Mar 9th 2016, 12:14 PM

# sing out sunday

"Am I moved by your performance? That should be what sells records, more than what you look like"

A top vocal coach shares what it’s like working on hit TV show the Voice.

11.0k

Oct 21st 2015, 8:00 PM

# Sex Scandal

Basketball coach accused of paying for stripteases and sex acts for players

Former escort Katina Powell says she was paid $10,000 to bring dancers onto campus.

15.1k

Oct 20th 2015, 10:00 PM

# Non-runner

'I certainly am not going after Lancaster's job': Schmidt brushes off England link

No point in taking a demotion anyway.

12.9k

Oct 16th 2015, 3:29 PM

# Belgium

Driver killed, child in intensive care as bus carrying schoolchildren crashes

It is reported the driver lost control on the highway and the coach crashed into an overpass.

19.8k

Jun 28th 2015, 3:25 PM

# Claim

'I want to be loved, I do not seek more'

The former Barcelona boss has already won the Champions League twice, as well as five league titles.

6.3k

Jun 24th 2015, 10:00 AM

# mindset

'Winning is not our primary focus' - Carolan drives development with Ireland U20s

The Connacht academy manager outlines the philosophy that will shape his Ireland U20s team.

4.8k

Jan 25th 2015, 9:00 AM

# New Role

1999 All-Ireland winning captain appointed as new Cork hurling coach

JBM will be working alongside Mark Landers next year.

8.3k

Nov 19th 2014, 7:35 AM

# Old friends

Heaslip: You couldn't repeat some of the stuff Cheika says in the sheds

Ireland have been praising the Wallabies head coach, but also stress that they are focusing on their own display.

5.9k

Nov 18th 2014, 4:59 PM

# Insider

Former Connacht coach Bradley driving Georgian development

The 40-times capped ex-Ireland and Munster scrum-half is in charge of ‘the Lelos’ attack and back play.

4.0k

Nov 13th 2014, 6:30 AM

# Fresh Perspective

Ireland pack making minor tweaks to solid foundations under Easterby

Joe Schmidt’s new forwards coach explains that small adjustments can help Ireland stay ahead of the opposition.

5.8k

Oct 29th 2014, 4:09 PM

# Coach

Liam McHale joins Cavan backroom team as player performance coach

The former Mayo star will link up with Terry Hyland’s side.

4.9k

Oct 12th 2014, 8:59 PM

# News To Me

Liam McHale: 'I nearly crashed the car when I heard my name mentioned on the radio'

The Mayo man has denied reports that he had agreed to join on with Westmeath.

11.4k

Oct 9th 2014, 4:45 PM

# Vacancy

Cork have to look for a new senior football coach

Ronan McCarthy has stepped down from his role.

7.9k

Sep 8th 2014, 8:49 AM

# Assault

Pensioner stabbed with pen after bus argument

This article contains a graphic image. Don’t say we didn’t warn you…

28.9k

Sep 2nd 2014, 2:20 PM