Wednesday 19 June 2013
Age: 41
Playing career: Out-half who won 35 caps for Ireland. Made his debut against Wales in 1993 at the Cardiff Arms Park when he inspired Ireland to a 19-14 win that ended a losing run of 11 matches. Final cap against Romania at the 1999 World Cup. Played with Connacht for 17 seasons and AIL rugby with Galwegians and Lansdowne.
Coaching career: Coached Ireland U-20s to Grand Slam in 2007. Assistant to Michael Bradley at Connacht before being made head coach for this season.
THE Lions have lost to a provincial side in Australia for the first time since 1971. S
SUCCESS and failure are hard currency in North America and when Ireland's players went on their holidays after their two-match tour to the United States and Canada they had much to reflect on.
OPPORTUNITY knocks for a select few of the Lions team that will take on the best side in Australia in Canberra this morning.
THE Lions have lost to a provincial side in Australia for the first time since 1971. S
SUCCESS and failure are hard currency in North America and when Ireland's players went on their holidays after their two-match tour to the United States and Canada they had much to reflect on.
OPPORTUNITY knocks for a select few of the Lions team that will take on the best side in Australia in Canberra this morning.
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