Eddie O' Sullivan hat seine Resignation als Haupttrainer von Irland bestätigt.Er war in der änderung seit November 2001 gewesen und war unter Druck nach einer verhängnisvollen Weltschale, gefolgt von einer schlechten Kampagne in den RBS sechs Nationen.

Irland, das es aus den Gruppe Stadien heraus an der Weltschale bilden nicht gekonnt wurde und konnte Siege über Schottland und Italien in den sechs Nationen nur handhaben.

O' Sullivan gesagt: „, meiner Rolle als Mannschaftkopfreisebus viel Betrachtung gebend, habe ich entschieden step-down.“

Der 49 Einjahrestrainer führte Irland zu drei dreifachen Kronen während seiner Herrschaft, aber seine Kritiker glaubten noch, daß er das beste nicht aus einer reich begabten Mannschaft heraus erhielt.

Expectations were high that the Irish would do well at the World Cup but heavy defeats by France and Argentina meant they failed to progress from the group stages for the first time.

Last Saturday’s 33-10 defeat by England sealed a poor championship for Ireland and signalled the end for O’Sullivan.

His statement continued: “I would like to thank my management team and all the players that I have worked with during my tenure as Irish coach.

“Their commitment and professionalism in representing their country has been consummate throughout.

“I would also like to thank the IRFU for their unwavering support of me as coach to the team.

“In addition, I would like to thank the Irish rugby supporters who have played a huge role in driving the team on to some outstanding performances in recent years.

“Finally, I would like to wish the Irish rugby team and the IRFU every success in the future, in a professional sport that is becoming more demanding and competitive by the day.

“I will not be making any further comments on this issue for the foreseeable future, and I would ask that the privacy of both myself and my family at this time be respected.”

BBC

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