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# succession plan

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2023
Connacht poised to announce new head coach
Andy Friend said he understood that an announcement on his successor is imminent.
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Feb 14th 2023, 3:00 PM
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'The problem is the backlog... Some of these lads should be moved on loan'
Bernard Jackman put forward his theory on Ireland’s succession planning at out-half.
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Feb 11th 2021, 6:23 PM
Mick McCarthy's reign as Ireland manager ends, Stephen Kenny takes over with immediate effect
The FAI released a statement this afternoon.
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Apr 4th 2020, 4:43 PM
Lampard 'better equipped' than any other to succeed at Chelsea, claims Terry
The former Blues midfielder’s arrival at Stamford Bridge would be ‘perfect timing’ for both player and club, according to his old accomplice.
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Jun 26th 2019, 8:00 PM
McCarthy dismisses 'unfair' question about extending reign beyond Euro 2020
The Ireland senior manager is due to be succeeded in the role next year by current U21 boss Stephen Kenny.
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Jun 11th 2019, 7:05 PM
Next France coach will be chosen before World Cup says Les Bleus rugby chief, Laporte
He also commented on stories linking Ronan O’Gara to the French backroom staff.
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Mar 27th 2019, 3:46 PM
England keep Jones succession plan on hold until after World Cup
The coach is under contract until 2021 but has hinted he may leave after the tournament in Japan
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Mar 26th 2019, 11:58 PM
New Ireland U21 boss Stephen Kenny admits he is unlikely to see out qualifying campaign
The outgoing Dundalk boss has emphasised that results on the pitch are not the be all and end all at underage level.
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Nov 26th 2018, 8:14 PM
'He seems to have the appetite for it': Fennelly tips Cunningham for Dublin hurling job
Anthony Cunningham is a contender to take over from the outgoing Pat Gilroy.
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Sep 19th 2018, 5:41 PM
'He's someone who could potentially come back and coach the All Blacks'
Joe Schmidt’s plans after 2019 remain uncertain but the All Blacks have been following his success with interest.
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Mar 22nd 2018, 12:00 PM
'I'm going to miss it a lot': Van Graan arrival draws exit closer for Erasmus
The South African cut an emotional figure when asked about what he would miss about Munster.
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Oct 23rd 2017, 8:10 AM
Van Graan appointment allows for a welcome focus on Munster's rugby
A mid-November arrival should allow for at least a six-week handover period between Erasmus and the outgoing Springbok assistant.
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Oct 11th 2017, 9:27 PM
Contract running out, but Kirchner unsure if he must follow Pienaar out of Ireland
The Springbok ‘wouldn’t mind staying,’ but may not be given the choice.
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Sep 28th 2016, 6:22 AM
Top man, top player Cullen the perfect choice to sustain Leinster culture -- Easterby
The Leinster manager praised Leinster’s next forwards coach who ‘has been around in the bad times as well’.
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Dec 23rd 2013, 3:31 PM