Eddie’s Staying!
Eddie O’Sullivan has signed a four-year extension to his contract keeping him in charge of the men in green through to 2012 (including the next Rugby World Cup in 2011).
Three triple crowns in four seasons has led to the extension, and even an agreement that should the Lions coach job come his way in 2009 that he can take the time out to do the job and then come back to Ireland (as it’s believe the Lions men in charge want a full-timer next time around).
O’Sullivan said of his new contract: “I am deeply honoured that the appointments committee of the IRFU should see fit to give me a further extension in my role as national coach at this time.
“I see it as a timely vote of confidence in me and my coaching staff at a critical point when we are about to embark on our World Cup challenge.
“Another four years at the helm further helps me to plan a strategy for the national squad into the long-term future and that is vital if we are to achieve all our shared ambitions for Irish rugby.”