On this day: Declan Kidney takes the reins Declan Kidney had big boots to fill when he replaced the departing Eddie O'Sullivan as Ireland rugby union coach on this day in 2008. Rugby • 07 May 20
Joy for Declan Kidney as London Irish seal promotion Declan Kidney's London Irish secured promotion back to the Gallagher Premiership after recording a 46-7 victory over Richmond. Rugby • 19 Apr 19
IRFU called in British intelligence to combat leaks A new books claims that the IRFU hired a former British spy to investaige leaks in the aftermath of the 2007 World Cup. Rugby • 19 Mar 19
Kidney's London Irish on the move London Irish have confirmed they will move to the new Brentford Community Stadium for the 2020-21 season. Rugby • 18 Dec 18
Kidney lands permanent role at London Irish London Irish have announced that Declan Kidney has been appointed the club's new director of rugby following a spell of technical consultant. Rugby • 22 May 18
Kidney targets 'top end' of Premiership for Irish Declan Kidney and Les Kiss, who led Ireland to Six Nations Grand Slam glory in 2009, have been reunited after joining London Irish's coaching set-up. Rugby • 09 Mar 18
Kidney and Kiss to reunite with London Irish Ireland's Grand Slam-winning coach Declan Kidney is set to take over at London Irish, according to a report in the Telegraph. Rugby • 08 Mar 18
Kidney misses out as Irish go with Coventry Waikato Chiefs assistant coach Tom Coventry will take up a role with English Premiership side London Irish at the end of this year's Super Rugby ... Rugby • 14 Jan 15
Kidney tipped for London Irish post as Smith exits Former Ireland and Munster head coach Declan Kidney is being strongly linked with the role at London Irish after Brian Smith left the director of ... Rugby • 16 Jan 15
Analysis: Can Schmidt beat the boom/bust cycle? Can Joe Schmidt's Ireland build on their current rich vein of form as the Rugby World Cup looms into view asks Brendan Cole. Rugby • 27 Nov 14
IRFU ends Kidney's reign as Ireland head coach The IRFU has announced that Declan Kidney's contract as Ireland head coach will not be renewed. Rugby • 02 Apr 13
Decision on Kidney's future in three weeks The future of Irish head coach, Declan Kidney and the rest of the coaching staff should be resolved in the next three weeks. Six Nations • 18 Mar 13
Kidney to consider his future as Ireland coach Ireland coach Declan Kidney has stated that he will consider his future over the coming weeks after Ireland slumped to their first RBS 6 Nations ... Six Nations • 16 Mar 13
Kidney insists Heaslip has made 'strong decisions' Coach Declan Kidney says he is impressed by the way Jamie Heaslip has approached the Ireland captaincy amid difficult circumstances, insisting he is making "strong ... Six Nations • 07 Mar 13
Kidney is staunch in his defence of Heaslip Ireland head coach Declan Kidney has defended his captain Jamie Heaslip, insisting that he has no regrets about naming the Leinster number 8 as skipper. Six Nations • 28 Feb 13
Hook: Kidney's time as coach is up Ireland's loss to Scotland drew an immediate reaction from RTÉ pundit George Hook in that Declan Kidney's tenure as national coach should now be brought ... Six Nations • 25 Feb 13
Kidney defiant in the face of mounting injuries Declan Kidney has refused to surrender Ireland's hopes in the Six Nations title race, despite the alarming number of injuries picked up in yesterday's 12-6 ... Rugby • 11 Feb 13
Kidney keen to enjoy Six Nations Declan Kidney intends enjoying what could be the final RBS 6 Nations of his five-year reign as Ireland coach. Six Nations • 24 Jan 13
Kidney describes Ireland job as 'manic' Declan Kidney has described coaching Ireland as "manic" due to the roller-coaster nature of the job. Rugby • 26 Nov 12
Kidney happy Ireland avoided Puma warfare Ireland coach Declan Kidney says the trick to beating Argentina was not to give them a foothold in the game. Rugby • 26 Nov 12
Kidney defensive over Ireland's poor form Declan Kidney today offered transition as the explanation for Ireland's troubled spell as his coaching regime enters a crucial phase. Rugby • 22 Nov 12
Gilroy in for Trimble on Irish XV Craig Gilroy will win his first full cap for Ireland against Argentina in the Guinness Series International at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 23 Nov 12
Kidney says young guns now in the mix for Pumas Ireland coach Declan Kidney says the performances of the team's more inexperienced players against Fiji today has given him food for thought ahead of their ... Rugby • 18 Nov 12
Kidney: Argentina clash is crucial Declan Kidney admits Ireland face their biggest match outside the World Cup when they face Argentina in two weeks. Rugby • 12 Nov 12
Kidney: Lessons have to be learned Declan Kidney says his inexperienced Ireland team will need to learn lessons from the defeat to South Africa in order to progress. Rugby • 10 Nov 12
