Irish rugby misses out as esteemed coach heads back to South Africa
“We are delighted to welcome Felix back into the Springbok team.” South Africa rugby announced that Felix Jones will rejoin their coaching staff after a stint with England. The former Leinster, Munster, and Ireland fullback was part of the Springbok coaching staff for their World Cup wins in 2019 and 2023. Following the last World […]
1 year ago
Ronan O’Gara explains why he won’t take Munster head coach job
The club legend has ruled himself out of contention for a romantic return. Ronan O’Gara has ruled himself out of being Graham Rowntree’s replacement at Munster, adding that the ‘solution is already in the building’. The La Rochelle head coach would be many Munster fan’s dream candidate, considering he played for the club for 16 […]
1 year ago
Ireland legend calls on Munster to appoint ‘inspiring’ young coach as Rowntree replacement
Several names have been suggested as potential replacements. Ex-Ireland and Leinster star Bernard Jackman has urged Munster to bring in Felix Jones as Graham Rowntree’s successor after the province and the English coach parted ways earlier this week. A statement posted to the Munster Rugby website on Tuesday confirmed the departure of Rowntree after five years at […]
1 year ago
Former Munster star surfaces as early favourite to succeed Graham Rowntree
Several names have been mentioned as Rowntree’s replacement, but one has now emerged ahead of the pack. An ex-Munster player has come to the fore as an early favourite to become the club’s next manager after Graham Rowntree left by mutual consent. A statement posted to the Munster Rugby website yesterday confirmed the departure of […]
1 year ago
“Deathly silence” – Steve Borthwick describes England players’ reaction to Felix Jones presentation
“That ability, to do that, is superb.” Felix Jones, fresh off helping South Africa to back-to-back World Cup wins, is settling in as England’s defence coach, ahead of the 2024 Six Nations. The 36-year-old was highly sought-after, following his four-year stint with the Springboks. Steve Borthwick was able to recruit Jones and Kiwi coach Andrew […]
2 years ago
Felix Jones on his journey with South Africa and targeting a second World Cup
The Springboks coaching box is ‘loud’, ‘vibrant’, and ‘intense’ says Jones ahead of another World Cup final. The story of former Ireland international Felix Jones is a remarkable one indeed. In October 2015 he was forced to retire and end his playing career prematurely due to a neck injury. Eight years on, he’s 80 minutes […]
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