Eddie O』 Sullivan證實了他的辭職作為愛爾蘭的主教練。他是在變動從2001年11月并且是在压力下在慘敗世界盃以後，跟隨由一次惡劣的競選在RBS六國家。

沒的愛爾蘭做它在小組階段外面在世界盃，并且能只處理以蘇格蘭和意大利的勝利在六個國家。

O』 Sullivan認為： 「被給予我的角色作為隊主教練考慮，我決定退出」。

49年老教練帶領了愛爾蘭三三重冠在他的王朝期間，但他的評論家仍然感到他沒有使最佳脫離一個富有地有天才的隊。

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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