IRFU appoints former Galway United player as new coach development chief

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The IRFU has announced the appointment of Darragh Sheridan as the Head of High Performance Coach Development.

Sheridan will be responsible for the education and development of rugby coaches at all levels within Ireland with a particular focus on IRFU High Performance coaches.

The former professional footballer represented Galway United and Longford Town as well as Aston Villa, and was a research lead at the University of Stirling delivering the GAA’s Play to Stay Research Programme.

“The biggest thing that attracted me to the role was the IRFU’s strategic intent around winning teams on the world stage and the fact that the organisation has got a system that has been professionalised over the last number of years,” said Sheridan.

“I’m incredibly excited about the role and the opportunity.”

Director of Rugby Development, Colin McEntee, said that it is a very positive appointment for Irish Rugby and will add significant value to the IRFU’s coach development programmes right down into grassroots rugby.

“Coaches across our clubs and schools will benefit from these programmes and ultimately it will enhance the player experience within the game,” he said.

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