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Flannery has worked as an analyst for RTÉ Sport in recent seasons

Flannery to join South Africa as new defence coach

Jerry Flannery will leave Harlequins next month to become the new defence coach of world champions South Africa.

The RTÉ Rugby panel discuss Ireland's quarter-final exit

Ferris: This quarter-final defeat feels different

Ireland's latest Rugby World Cup quarter-final exit is significantly different to previous failures to advance to the last four, according to Stephen Ferris and Jerry Flannery.

Rugby • 15 Oct 23

Jerry Flannery has signed a new deal with Harlequins

Jerry Flannery signs new Harlequins deal

Former Ireland international Jerry Flannery has been rewarded for his success as a coach with Harlequins, with a new long-term contract.

Rugby • 16 Feb 22

Flannery's quest for excellence continues at Quins

After scaling the heights as player, Jerry Flannery is poised to embark on the next rung up the coaching ladder as lineout coach at English side Harlequins.

Rugby • 10 Jun 20

Jerry Flannery: 'I'm very excited to be joining the Quins family'

Flannery excited to join 'sleeping giants' Harlequins

Former Munster and Ireland international Jerry Flannery has joined English side Harlequins as their lineout coach.

Rugby • 09 Jun 20

John Hayes and Keith Wood are among the players under consideration

Best XV of professional era: Munster front row

There's a list of stellar names among the piano movers here as we strive to pick the best team from the southern province.

Rugby • 27 Apr 20

Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones will depart from their coaching roles with Munster at the end of the campaign

Departing Munster pair primed for finale

Peter O'Mahony admits it is a blow to lose coaches Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones, but says it won't impact the team's preparation for Saturday's Guinness Pro14 semi-final derby against Leinster.

Rugby • 16 May 19

The Munster coaching team at work on Monday

Van Graan: 'We are here to do a job'

Munster coach Johann van Graan says they can't afford to waste time thinking about coaching staff departures with a Pro14 semi-final against Leinster coming up.

Rugby • 13 May 19

Munster are on the look-out for new coaches for next season

Timing of Munster exit news puzzling, says O'Sullivan

The timing of the news about Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones declining new contract offers at Munster has Eddie O'Sullivan stumped.

Rugby • 08 May 19

Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery will move on when the season comes to an end

Munster 'hugely disappointed' as Flannery & Jones exit

Munster have confirmed that coaches Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones are to leave the club at the end of the season.

Rugby • 07 May 19

Johann van Graan: 'If we win everyone will say we've learned our lesson'

Van Graan hopes to add 'new blood' to coaching staff

Munster coach Johann van Graan says the club is on the look-out for new coaching staff for next season.

Rugby • 15 Apr 19

Keith Earls will make his 155th appearance for Munster at Sandy Park

Devil in the detail for Munster and Keith Earls

Keith Earls believes Munster are reaping the benefits of a fresh approach this season, but knows that they must turn pressure into scores if they are to make inroads in the Heineken Champions Cup.

Rugby • 12 Oct 18

Murray 'progressing well' but still no date for return

Conor Murray's neck injury may not be as bad as initially feared and while a date has not been set for his return, Munster forwards coach Jerry Flannery said the scrum-half was progressing well.

Rugby • 25 Sep 18

Flannery pulls no punches as Munster lick their wounds

Jerry Flannery has pulled no punches in his assessment of Munster's patchy start to the campaign, admitting the surrender in Cardiff left the camp "pretty p****d off" and searching for some answers.

Rugby • 24 Sep 18

Munster will welcome JP Ferreira to their coaching staff next week

Munster landing Ferreira is a big coup - Jackman

Former Ireland international and Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman believes that Munster have pulled off a major coup in adding JP Ferreira to their coaching team.

Rugby • 14 Dec 17

Erasmus joined Munster in April 2016 and has won 26 of his 32 games in charge.

Erasmus: I'll leave sooner if Munster get a replacement

Rassie Erasmus says he could leave the province before December if a replacement is found, and insists he has been transparent from the outset of his desire to work with the Springboks.

Rugby • 22 Aug 17

Jerry Flannery has extended his contract with Munster

New deals for Munster backroom staff

Munster have handed new contracts to their coaching staff, with Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones both signing two-year contract extensions with the province.

Rugby • 13 Jun 17

Stander says Foley's influence has had a profound impact on the squad

Stander: Axel's death has reunited Munster

Rugby Writers Player of the Year CJ Stander believes the untimely death of Anthony Foley has galvanised the squad and improved team spirit.

Rugby • 02 Dec 16

Jerry Flannery (L) has spent time working at Arsenal since retiring as a player and is now back at Munster as scrum coach

Strength and conditioning in professional rugby

Munster coaches Jerry Flannery and Aled Walters tell RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy about the crucial, position-specific role strength and conditioning plays in modern rugby.

Six Nations • 05 Jul 15

Connacht a real threat, warns Jerry Flannery

Munster scrum coach Jerry Flannery is expecting a tough test from Connacht when the provinces meet in the Pro12 on New Year's Day.

Rugby • 30 Dec 14

Former Munster hooker Jerry Flannery returns to the province as scrum coach

Flannery, Walsh join Foley's backroom team

Munster have confirmed Brian Walsh, Ian Costello and Jerry Flannery as part of new head coach Anthony Foley’s backroom team for next season.

Rugby • 20 May 14

Jerry Flannery (left) announced his decision to retire at training in University of Limerick this morning, while Tomás O'Leary will leave for London Irish in May

Flannery retires as O'Leary decides to move

Munster and Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery has announced his retirement from all rugby with immediate effect, while Tomás O’Leary is to leave the province for Aviva Premiership club London Irish.

Rugby • 22 Mar 12

Jerry Flannery