Noel McNamara
IrelandcoachMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Noel McNamara is a respected rugby coach in Ireland, known for his role in developing young talent at the under-20 level. His coaching philosophy emphasizes skill development and competitive readiness, contributing to the growth of future stars in Irish rugby.
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Noel McNamara has been generating quite a CV with first the Sharks and latterly Bordeaux Bègles.
Who will succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster? Ronan O’Gara is among the intriguing possibilities – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
The exodus shows no sign of abating as Prendergast joins Noel McNamara.
Expectations of Welsh success have nosedived – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-05
Noel McNamara previously coached the under-20s side and is now a Bordeaux attack specialist.
Five things we learned from the Six Nations weekend – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-22
Noel McNamara coached Thomas Clarkson to a Grand Slam victory in 2019.
Ireland’s rugby production line desperately needs refinement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12
Noel McNamara is the Irish attack coach for Union Bordeaux Bègles.
One statistic will define Ireland’s opener against France on Thursday, and the whole tournament – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-03
There are others to whom he owes a debt, among them Noel McNamara.
Tommy O’Brien hitting his stride after biding his time – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-01
Noel McNamara is noted for appreciating Matthieu Jalibert's performance.
Things have truly become nonsensical in the Champions Cup – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
Presumably, the move was concocted by their attack coach Noel McNamara.
French clubs rescue Champions Cup and maybe even the wider game – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-09
Noel McNamara is a leading rugby coach who has worked with various teams including UCD and Leinster.
‘Their way of life is not just about making money – they work to live and have family time’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
Noel McNamara is the attack coach for UBB, who will have to wait another year for a title.
Toulouse success infused with an Irish flavour as Trevor Brennan’s son inches closer to France call-up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-01
Noel McNamara is also noted for his involvement with the Bordeaux rugby team.
Rugby’s 20-minute red card is a dangerous departure that risks devaluing the importance of player safety – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
Noel McNamara is the attack coach for Bordeaux Bègles and has led the team to their first Champions Cup victory.
Noel McNamara and Bordeaux discover what doesn’t break you can make you stronger – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-26
Noel McNamara believes the experience of last season's loss will stand to the club as they seek their first major trophy.
Bordeaux Bègles armed with lessons learnt ahead of Champions Cup final against Northampton – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-24
Noel McNamara, Bordeaux's attack coach, praises Bielle-Biarrey's pace and work ethic.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey: Bordeaux star aimed at Northampton
United Kingdom· 2025-05-22
Noel McNamara is mentioned as the attack coach at UBB.
Structural flaws and English clubs’ apathy doing Champions Cup no favours – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-15Noel McNamara's coaching philosophy emphasizes getting the ball to the best players.
Tom Farrell making the most of his opportunity and loving life at Munster – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12
Noel McNamara is flying the Irish flag for the French outfit.
Bordeaux vs Munster live updatesIreland· 2025-04-12
Noel McNamara is the attack coach for Bordeaux Bègles and has previously coached various teams including Munster.
Home thoughts from abroad as Bordeaux coach Noel McNamara awaits Munster – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12
Noel McNamara is the attack coach for UBB.
No breather for Munster as treacherous route to final brings them to Bordeaux – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-11
Noel McNamara is the backs coach for Bordeaux/Begles.
Joey Carbery enjoying the good life in France both on and off the pitch – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-05
Noel McNamara coaches the backline at Bordeaux where Bielle-Biarrey and Depoortere are featuring.
Are France better than Ireland at developing young rugby players? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
