Declan Kidney

Declan Kidney

coach Ireland

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.

Born on Jun 24, 1963 (62 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,999
Power
3$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 5,030,000 2,999 $5,100 3$
Totals 1 5,030,000 2,999 $5,100 3$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Declan Kidney’s son is among the number at a black tie party. 5

Owen Farrell Elliot Daly Andy Farrell Murray Kinsella Steve Lenthal Joe Schmidt Mack Hansen Justin Harrison Johnny Sexton Owen Finnegan Ronan O Gara Zoe Bettison
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Irish everywhere as team settles in down under – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: 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. 7

Andrew Porter Wendy Porter Caelan Doris Conor O Shea Matt Williams Andy Farrell
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Climbing that injury recovery mountain builds resilience and makes you stronger – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Declan Kidney was the coach under whom Ireland won the 2009 Six Nations. 6

Les Kiss Joe Schmidt Eddie Jones Sere Uru
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Les Kiss set to be confirmed as Australia coach, say reports – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Declan Kidney was one of the shrewdest. 7

Rg Snyman Jordie Barrett Alex Wyllie John Mitchell Dave Hewett Joe Schmidt John Langford Jason Holland Paddy Wallace Herb Kelleher Mick Galwey Peter Clohessy Anthony Foley Trevor Halstead Federico Pucciariello John Hayes Marcus Horan Leo Cullen Will Connors Scott Penny Alex Nankivell Tom Farrell Bundee Aki Mack Hansen James Lowe
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: It’s up to Irish players to reap the benefits of bringing in RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Declan Kidney is mentioned in relation to the consequences of a previous defeat that cost him his job. 5

Eoin Reddan Conor Murray Peter O Mahony Cian Healy James Lowe Mack Hansen Andy Farrell Hugo Keenan Gary Ringrose Jamison Gibson Park Tadhg Furlong Cealan Doris Finaly Bealham Jack Conan Dan Sheehan Shaun Edwards
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Italy match gives Ireland ‘massive opportunity’ to turn bad day into start of better times – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Declan Kidney was the coach who included Conor Murray in the expanded World Cup squad. 7

Conor Murray Jamison Gibson Park Peter O Mahony John Robbie Colin Patterson Joanna Alfie
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Conor Murray reflects on Ireland career after announcing retirement – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Declan Kidney's tenure as head coach ended with a loss to Italy. 4

Simon Easterby Dan Sheehan Warren Gatland Gerry Thornley Jonathan Davies Joe Schmidt Eddie Jones Mirco Bergamasco
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Live score updates from the Six Nations – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Declan Kidney's final act as head coach was a defeat to Italy in 2013, four years after a Grand Slam triumph. 3

Doddie Weir Rob Wainwright George Alan Hugo Keenan Antoine Dupont Louis Bielle Biarrey Gonzalo Quesada Warren Gatland Eddie O Sullivan Fabien Galthie Jamison Gibson Park Peter O Mahony James Lowe Jack Conan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Long ride to Edinburgh reminded me of mental strength required to succeed – The Irish Times