Simon Easterby

Simon Easterby

coach Ireland

Simon Easterby is a former professional rugby player and current coach, recognized for his contributions to Irish rugby. He has served as an assistant coach for the Irish national team, where he has been instrumental in developing players and strategies. Recently, Easterby has been in the news as the stand-in coach for Ireland, leading the team against Scotland, and he has emphasized the importance of experience in his selections as they aim to maintain their winning streak in this historic rivalry.

Born on Jan 15, 1979 (46 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
294,028
Power
5,325$
Sentiment
5.59
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 28 6.29 1.33% +20% 5,030,000 80,327 $5,100 81$
United Kingdom 4 6.00 0.11% +20% 67,886,011 88,523 $2,700,000 3,521$
New Zealand 2 5.00 0.09% +0% 4,822,233 4,420 $210,000 192$
Nigeria 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 206,139,589 88,396 $448,000 192$
France 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 32,362 $2,700,000 1,339$
Totals 36 349,151,344 294,028 $6,063,100 5,325$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Simon Easterby, Interim Ireland Head Coach, expressed privilege in working with Peter, Cian, and Conor, highlighting their roles in the success of Irish Rugby. 8

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray to retire from Ireland duty after Six Nations – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Simon Easterby, the interim Ireland head coach, said Garry Ringrose’s red card would 'possibly' have been a straight red card before the introduction of the current system. 5

The Guardian: Matt Sherratt hails his Wales players’ ‘emotion and ambition’ despite defeat | Six Nations 2025