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# John Muldoon

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26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Connacht set to welcome back Hansen for Leinster clash
Bundee Aki will not be available for Saturday’s game at The Sportsground.
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This year
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John Muldoon to join Connacht coaching team next season
The former Connacht player will join Pete Wilkins’ coaching team with responsibility for the lineout and maul.
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Mar 28th 2023, 11:21 AM
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‘Horrible, derogatory, disrespectful’ - the sledging Connacht had to endure
Michael Swift reflects on his 15-year career with Connacht and predicts a big season for Andy Friend’s side.
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Oct 3rd 2020, 7:00 AM
Connacht legend Muldoon to step up as forwards coach at Bristol under Lam
The 36-year-old Irishman joined the Premiership club as defence coach last year.
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Nov 20th 2019, 10:23 AM
Keatley and Sexton grab tries, while Irish trio make Pro D2 team of the week
It was another busy weekend abroad for a raft of Irish-qualified players.
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Mar 4th 2019, 5:47 PM
Connacht reject Healy's claim of disrespectful behaviour
The sides meet in Saturday’s Pro14 inter-pro at the Sportsground.
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Sep 26th 2018, 8:00 AM
'You have to put your feet in their shoes': John Muldoon's first steps in coaching
After 17 years at the Sportsground, the Connacht legend is now defence coach under Pat Lam at Bristol.
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Sep 15th 2018, 9:00 AM
Lam's Irish-influenced Bristol Bears have big ambitions for the Premiership
Former Ireland U19 international Piers O’Conor has been impressed by the likes of Ian Madigan.
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Aug 31st 2018, 7:30 AM
Muldoon ready 'to break that cord with Connacht' as Bristol host Westerners
“I’m very proud of the fact that I spent so much time with Connacht as a player, but the reality is that they have to move on and it’s the same with me.”
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Aug 24th 2018, 6:34 AM
'The lads in Munster were worse, they were calling me John MulCopey!'
Robin Copeland opted for a move to Connacht this summer.
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Jul 14th 2018, 7:15 AM
Keane hoping Muldoon's day in the sun can inspire bright days ahead
After a week of looking back on the John Muldoon era, Connacht have to look ahead at how they will improve next season.
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Apr 30th 2018, 7:07 AM
Reluctant hero Muldoon bows out a loyal legend of the west
The superb back row leaves a legacy of ambition and humility as departs the Sportsground.
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Apr 29th 2018, 9:50 AM
'I was in dreamland when we won the Pro12, but this...': Muldoon bows out on a high
The departing captain will ‘watch from afar’ and hopes to see Connacht unleash performances like this more often .
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Apr 28th 2018, 7:25 PM
Seven-try Connacht rout Leinster on fitting farewell bash for John Muldoon
The retiring captain even kicked a conversion in a record Connacht win over their rivals to the east.
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Apr 28th 2018, 5:15 PM
Muldoon bows out as a Connacht great after leading them to new heights
The Portumna man moves on to Bristol next season but leaves behind a fine legacy.
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Apr 28th 2018, 8:00 AM
'Loyalty, leadership, heart and passion': Connacht produce fitting Muldoon tribute video
The people of Connacht say thanks to their captain.
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Apr 27th 2018, 1:30 PM
Byrne at 10 and Carbery at 15 as Leinster look to spoil Muldoon's party
The Connacht captain will make his final appearance for the province before retirement tomorrow.
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Apr 27th 2018, 12:14 PM
Keane confident Connacht can produce a fitting performance for Muldoon's send off
The western province round off a disappointing season against Leinster on Saturday.
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Apr 26th 2018, 6:00 AM
'I’m proudest of being a one-club man, staying here when there were a lot of dark clouds'
The Connacht captain will play his last game for his province this weekend before taking up a coaching role in Bristol.
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Apr 25th 2018, 1:01 AM
John Muldoon to link up with Pat Lam again as Bristol's defence coach
The Connacht legend is moving straight into professional coaching after he retires from playing.
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Apr 12th 2018, 4:40 PM
Connacht out-gunned by Gloucester in crazy Challenge Cup quarter-final
The western province refused to lie down as they shared eight tries with the Premiership side.
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Mar 31st 2018, 3:35 PM
Connacht confirm the signing of Robin Copeland from Munster
The Wexford man has signed a two-year deal with the western province.
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Mar 12th 2018, 2:16 PM
'These are moments you can never get back': Muldoon determined to make final matches count
While the rest of the Pro14 schedule has been snowed under, Connacht will face a formidable task at altitude in Bloemfontein.
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Mar 3rd 2018, 12:05 AM
Dillane starts for Connacht against Cheetahs in Bloemfontein
The Ireland second row has travelled to South Africa for this weekend’s Pro14 game.
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Mar 2nd 2018, 12:43 PM
Best in the West: John Muldoon will retire at the end of the season
The pride of Portumna will ride off into the sunset in May.
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Jan 24th 2018, 12:24 PM
Error-strewn but absorbing as Connacht go down to bonus-points defeat in Cardiff
The Westerners were beaten by six points but racked up four tries in the process.
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Nov 24th 2017, 10:23 PM
'Zebo has put Irish career on back-burner' - Connacht skipper Muldoon
John Muldoon says he was often tempted to leave his native province.
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Oct 25th 2017, 7:05 AM
Matt Healy among the Connacht big guns to return for Ulster battle
Kieran Marmion is set to make his 100th Championship appearance for the province while captain John Muldoon is also named to start.
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Oct 5th 2017, 12:40 PM
'We found a niche in the market for a year but that won't win you a competition now'
Connacht must remain patient under new management, but results need to come to build confidence says John Muldoon.
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Oct 3rd 2017, 6:55 PM
'We didn't fire a shot': Another Connacht loss leaves Keane short of words
But deep in thought.
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Sep 23rd 2017, 6:31 PM
Blunt first half paves way for late suffering as Cardiff win in Galway
Darragh Leader’s try and brilliant conversion in the second half looked set to give Connacht a hard-fought win until Willis Halaholo popped up.
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Sep 23rd 2017, 5:25 PM
JVDF to the fore as Leinster secure home Pro12 semi with bonus point win in Galway
The eastern province scored five tries to ruin John Muldoon’s 300th cap party.
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Apr 15th 2017, 9:40 PM
It's a landmark day for John Muldoon and Connacht have produced a spine-tingling tribute
Muldoon plays his 300th game for Connacht today.
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Apr 15th 2017, 12:09 PM
'I didn’t think I'd make it': John Muldoon proud to take 300th Connacht cap
“From two or three years ago I thought it was attainable to reach 300 caps. But at the end of last season I didn’t really care about it after I had that trophy.”
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Apr 12th 2017, 8:00 AM
Connacht edge towards Champions Cup places with bonus-point win
It’s a fourth win in a row for Pat Lam’s side.
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Mar 3rd 2017, 9:38 PM
'Thomond Park, Connacht v Munster... That would have been some day'
Connacht captain John Muldoon will watch Toulouse’s trip with some regrets.
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Jan 24th 2017, 6:00 AM
After 291 games, Muldoon is 'honoured' to play on for Connacht under new regime
The long-serving flanker yesterday signed a new contract with the province and he said it was a no-brainer.
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Jan 19th 2017, 6:30 AM
Cooney makes move to out-half as Connacht change five for Zebre
Pat Lam’s side are in action in the Sportsground tomorrow.
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Jan 13th 2017, 12:28 PM
Robbie Keane and Olympic heroes honoured as People of the Year
The list also includes some extraordinary acts of heroism.
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Dec 3rd 2016, 11:00 PM
Muldoon hopeful that 'maturing' Connacht squad can start winning with a bit to spare
The Westerners don’t need any further warning about how dangerous Zebre can be on home turf.
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Oct 19th 2016, 6:30 AM
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