# Eddie O'Sullivan

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2022

# AIL

Ex-Ireland boss Eddie O'Sullivan to become head coach of AIL's Buccaneers

The 63-year-old will replace Kolo Kiripati at the Athlone club.

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Jun 22nd 2022, 3:05 PM

# the first cap

'I’m getting a shot, we’ll see how it goes' - Remembering Paul O'Connell's Ireland debut

Twenty years ago, a young Paul O’Connell won his first Test cap in a Six Nations clash with Wales at Lansdowne Road.

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Feb 5th 2022, 10:00 AM

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# Hardy Buccs

The team that came from nowhere to create a Midlands fairy tale

In the 1990s an unlikely union between two towns lifted Buccaneers from the third tier of Irish rugby to the top. Their story was a classic tale of success against the odds.

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May 15th 2021, 10:00 AM

# Last Chance Saloon

What can we expect from Scotland? Great Scots or the great pretenders?

Scotland have beaten Ireland only four times in the Six Nations era – so why will it be different tomorrow?

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Mar 13th 2021, 12:00 PM

# Roman empire

The Hawaiian prop, the Sunday Game producer and Irish rugby’s tug of war

Eddie O’Sullivan and Wesley Liddy haven’t just discovered a potential star but also a talent factory better known for its production line of NFL players.

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Jun 21st 2020, 8:00 AM

# Rule 42

‘It was wonderful being in that room because history was made’

Former GAA President Sean Kelly lifts the lid on the politics involved in opening up Croke Park to soccer and rugby.

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May 27th 2020, 6:30 PM

# Moneyball

'If players refuse to take a pay cut then they will lose credibility'

Eddie O’Sullivan says ‘rugby’s financial model has been a catastrophe’ but he believes the IRFU will survive this crisis.

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May 25th 2020, 8:04 PM

# fixture chaos

‘Six Nations has been undermined even further by postponements’

Eddie O’Sullivan believes re-fixing Italy games was only call to make – but says structure of tournament remains deeply flawed.

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Mar 5th 2020, 2:06 PM

# Challenges

‘We would be foolish to say there is not some sort of drug problem in rugby’

In a fascinating interview with his former coach, Shane Horgan opens up about the challenges facing rugby right now.

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Mar 2nd 2020, 8:41 PM

# unsinkable

'At 38, did I think I'd be back at Croke Park? No' - the Monaghan All-Star eyeing All-Ireland club glory

Tommy Freeman and Magheracloone are preparing for the last step of their dream journey against Galway side Oughterard.

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Jan 23rd 2020, 6:00 PM

# sliding doors

The year that changed Irish rugby forever

In the 1990s, Irish rugby was a byword for failure, but within six months of the new century a new era had dawned. Twenty years on, The42 reflects on the most important season in Irish rugby history

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Jan 6th 2020, 8:30 PM

# On the box

TV Wrap - Eddie O'Sullivan sticks the boot in as others stress the 'work-ons' after fitful Irish win

Jamie Heaslip and Brent Pope were reaching for the positives after a stuttering World Cup win.

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Oct 3rd 2019, 9:34 PM

# On the box

TV Wrap - Jamie Heaslip steps up to the plate as RTÉ's World Cup coverage gets off to a flyer

There has been some highly-watchable tension between the ex-Irish star and Eddie O’Sullivan.

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Sep 23rd 2019, 3:00 PM

# RWC2019

Ireland's fullback cover among the issues concerning O'Sullivan

The former Ireland head coach also says leaving Devin Toner at home puts huge pressure on James Ryan.

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Sep 11th 2019, 3:29 PM

# heineken rugby weekly

'We're used to Leinster choking teams out... they were on the back foot'

Former Ireland head coach Eddie O’Sullivan joined Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey on Heineken Rugby Weekly.

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Dec 13th 2018, 6:12 PM

# Competition for places

'If I was Larmour I'd be a little bit worried not getting a run at fullback this weekend'

Former Ireland head coach Eddie O’Sullivan discussed Will Addison’s inclusion in the team to face the USA on this week’s Heineken Rugby Weekly.

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Nov 23rd 2018, 2:09 PM

# U-S-A

How Ireland beat the All Blacks, Schmidt's future and American opportunities

Are Ireland now the best team in the world? Let’s discuss…

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Nov 22nd 2018, 8:02 PM

# Analysis

The Rugby Show: Champions Cup final 2018 preview

Eddie O’Sullivan joins Murray and Gavan to preview Leinster v Racing 92 this weekend.

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May 10th 2018, 3:47 PM

# concrete jungle

Major League Rugby announces New York team for 2019 with O'Sullivan and Horgan as advisors

Eddie O’Sullivan and Shane Horgan are involved with Rugby United New York.

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Feb 14th 2018, 10:00 AM

# Talent Transfer

'What happens to the guy who's 6'5", 18 stone and runs a 4.8 second 40-yard dash?'

Eddie O’Sullivan and Wesley Liddy believe there is major untapped rugby potential in the States.

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Jan 28th 2018, 7:00 AM

# the rugby show

The Rugby Show: Eddie O'Sullivan looks back on Ireland v Argentina

The former Ireland head coach joins Gavan Casey to look at the final November international.

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Nov 27th 2017, 2:10 PM

# Nonsense

'I couldn't get my head around it: 'Why are we having this debate now? What did Aki do differently?''

Eddie O’Sullivan believes the fawning reaction to Aki’s debut was an overcompensation, but was impressed nonetheless.

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Nov 13th 2017, 5:04 PM

# Eddie O'Sullivan

'It would be very hard for the IRFU to justify not having a full-time coach if they're serious about it'

Eddie O’Sullivan joined Gavan Casey and Ryan Bailey on Close Calls to discuss the controversy surrounding the vacant women’s head coach job.

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Oct 20th 2017, 5:35 PM

# mane man

The Rugby Show: Eddie O'Sullivan reflects on the Lions tour and looks forward to Ireland's next challenge

The countdown to South Africa starts here, doesn’t it?

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Jul 11th 2017, 3:00 PM

# southbound and down

Eddie O'Sullivan: Munster facing massive challenge to push on despite Rassie exit

The South African is on the way out of Thomond Park.

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Jul 5th 2017, 6:44 PM

# mane man

The Rugby Show: 'If the All Blacks lose it changes the perception of their brand'

Eddie O’Sullivan joined us to look ahead to the tour decider.

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Jul 5th 2017, 3:00 PM

# the rugby show

Eddie O'Sullivan: 'If you want to beat the All Blacks you have to deconstruct them systematically'

O’Sullivan was speaking on The42′s Rugby Show earlier today.

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Jun 27th 2017, 2:41 PM

# warrenball

Under-pressure Gatland has made a rod for his own back, says Eddie O'Sullivan

The former Ireland boss says the Lions are under pressure to perform against the Blues thanks to Warren Gatland.

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Jun 6th 2017, 2:21 PM

# Back in business

Eddie O’Sullivan returns to coaching as new Belvo head coach

The 58-year-old will take up his first senior coaching role since departing Biarritz Olympique last October.

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May 25th 2017, 11:26 AM

# Analysis

The42 Rugby Show: Eddie O'Sullivan on whether Ireland are too predictable

The former Ireland head coach believes Joe Schmidt’s side have become too dependent on Johnny Sexton.

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Mar 13th 2017, 5:12 PM

# Reaction

What the RTE panel had to say in the wake of defeat in Cardiff last night

In case you watched the game in the pub.

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Mar 11th 2017, 11:17 AM

# six nations

The42 Rugby Show: Jones' deflection, POM over SOB, and Murray's class

Eddie O’Sullivan joined Murray Kinsella to look back on an action-packed Six Nations weekend.

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Feb 27th 2017, 8:55 PM

# six nations

After Ireland's win over France, let's have your questions for Eddie O'Sullivan and Murray Kinsella

We’ll have a Facebook Live review of the weekend action tomorrow at 1pm.

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Feb 26th 2017, 10:08 PM

# 10 years on

'We had to win, and it brought horrendous pressure': Eddie O'Sullivan's memories of Croke Park 07

Ten years on from England’s visit to Croke Park, the former Ireland head coach sits down with Murray Kinsella to relive the historic game.

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Feb 23rd 2017, 9:00 PM

# Exiled

'You want this guy to come through again for Ireland, he's a class act'

Eddie O’Sullivan believes a move to England would work well for Ian Madigan.

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Feb 22nd 2017, 7:33 AM

# Les Bleus

The42 Rugby Show: Eddie O'Sullivan previews Ireland's game against France

Former Ireland head coach Eddie O’Sullivan joins Murray Kinsella to look at the key talking points ahead of Ireland’s first home game.

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Feb 21st 2017, 4:48 PM

# 6 Nations

Give us your questions for Eddie O'Sullivan ahead of Ireland's French test

The former Ireland coach joins Murray Kinsella to preview the weekend action.

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Feb 21st 2017, 9:18 AM

# clubbing

Trinity first up for Eddie O'Sullivan and more previews on a big weekend of UBL rugby

The former Ireland coach will hope to have an instant impact on Old Belvedere tonight.

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Feb 10th 2017, 11:36 AM

# Kick off

The42 Rugby Show: Eddie O'Sullivan and Murray Kinsella on Ireland's chances, tactical trends and more

The former Ireland head coach joined us for a live preview of the tournament today.

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Jan 31st 2017, 7:00 AM

# November Tests

The42 Rugby Show from Chicago: how Ireland can make history today

Murray Kinsella was joined by Eddie O’Sullivan ahead of the clash with the All Blacks.

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Nov 5th 2016, 7:30 PM