# John Muldoon

This week

26th March 2023 - 30th March 2023

# Coming Home

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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Tue 11:21 AM

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# rugby legends

‘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

# Irish Abroad

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

# Irish Abroad

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

# much ado about nothing

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

# Mul

'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

# Connacht Crew

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

# new chapter

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

# RoboCopey

'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

# Bittersweet

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

# ultimate connacht man

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

# gr8

'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

# best in the west

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

# Mul

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

# Legend

'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

# Team news

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

# thanks mul

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

# John Muldoon

'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

# Old friends

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

# Never Say Die

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

# Addition

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

# half a world away

'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

# Team news

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

# Champion

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

# a case of the blues

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

# Pastures new

'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

# starting XV

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

# the west will rise

'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

# Bad start

'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

# feel the blues

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

# party poopers

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

# 300 not out

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

# 300

'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