Declan Kidney
Declan Kidney is a renowned Irish rugby coach, best known for his time as the head coach of the Irish national team, where he led them to a Grand Slam victory in 2009. His coaching career has been marked by a focus on developing team cohesion and mental resilience among players.
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Declan Kidney was the coach of Ireland during their loss to Italy in 2013.
Here’s why the obituaries for Irish rugby are premature – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-12
Declan Kidney’s son is among the number at a black tie party.
Irish everywhere as team settles in down under – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-12
As my former Ireland coach Declan Kidney said to me around this time, when you are on the ground there will be hands offered, but you must reach out to take the hand.
Climbing that injury recovery mountain builds resilience and makes you stronger – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-14
Declan Kidney was the coach under whom Ireland won the 2009 Six Nations.
Les Kiss set to be confirmed as Australia coach, say reports – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
Declan Kidney was one of the shrewdest.
It’s up to Irish players to reap the benefits of bringing in RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26
Declan Kidney is mentioned in relation to the consequences of a previous defeat that cost him his job.
Italy match gives Ireland ‘massive opportunity’ to turn bad day into start of better times – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
Declan Kidney was the coach who included Conor Murray in the expanded World Cup squad.
Conor Murray reflects on Ireland career after announcing retirement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
Declan Kidney's tenure as head coach ended with a loss to Italy.
Live score updates from the Six Nations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-22
Declan Kidney's final act as head coach was a defeat to Italy in 2013, four years after a Grand Slam triumph.
Long ride to Edinburgh reminded me of mental strength required to succeed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
