Duffy leaves coaching post as Connacht exodus continues Connacht have confirmed that forwards coach Jimmy Duffy will depart the province at the end of the season. Rugby • 31 Mar 21
Duffy leaves coaching post as Connacht exodus continues Connacht have confirmed that forwards coach Jimmy Duffy will depart the province at the end of the season. Rugby • 31 Mar 21
Connacht attack coach Carolan leaving at end of season Connacht's highly-respected attack coach Nigel Carolan is to leave the province at the end of this season, saying "I need to challenge myself in a new environment". Rugby • 26 Mar 21
Connacht attack coach Carolan leaving at end of season Connacht's highly-respected attack coach Nigel Carolan is to leave the province at the end of this season, saying "I need to challenge myself in a new environment". Rugby • 26 Mar 21
New contracts for Connacht coaching staff Connacht can look forward to the next two seasons with a real sense of stability after Andy Friend's backroom staff all signed two year contract extensions. Rugby • 22 Jan 19
New contracts for Connacht coaching staff Connacht can look forward to the next two seasons with a real sense of stability after Andy Friend's backroom staff all signed two year contract extensions. Rugby • 22 Jan 19
U20 Six Nations recap: England defeat Ireland England U20s claim the Grand Slam after a hard fought 14-10 win over Nigel Carolan's Ireland at Donnybrook Rugby • 17 Mar 17
U20 Six Nations recap: England defeat Ireland England U20s claim the Grand Slam after a hard fought 14-10 win over Nigel Carolan's Ireland at Donnybrook Rugby • 17 Mar 17
Two changes on U20s side to face champions England Irelannd U20s coach Nigel Carolan has made two changes to the starting side that faced Wales for Friday's final Six Nations game against England at Donnybrook, kick-off 6pm. Rugby • 15 Mar 17
Two changes on U20s side to face champions England Irelannd U20s coach Nigel Carolan has made two changes to the starting side that faced Wales for Friday's final Six Nations game against England at Donnybrook, kick-off 6pm. Rugby • 15 Mar 17
Injuries force Ireland U20 coach into changes Ireland U20 Head Coach, Nigel Carolan has named the Ireland U20 side to face France this Friday night in Donnybrook, handing Rob Lyttle his first U20 cap. Rugby • 22 Feb 17
Injuries force Ireland U20 coach into changes Ireland U20 Head Coach, Nigel Carolan has named the Ireland U20 side to face France this Friday night in Donnybrook, handing Rob Lyttle his first U20 cap. Rugby • 22 Feb 17
Jimmy Duffy rules himself out of top Connacht job Connacht forwards coach Jimmy Duffy has said he isn't considering becoming Pat Lam's successor at the Pro12 champions. Rugby • 11 Jan 17
Jimmy Duffy rules himself out of top Connacht job Connacht forwards coach Jimmy Duffy has said he isn't considering becoming Pat Lam's successor at the Pro12 champions. Rugby • 11 Jan 17
Ireland unchanged in bid for Under-20 glory Ireland have named an unchanged side for their World Under-20 Championship final against England. Rugby • 25 Jun 16
Ireland unchanged in bid for Under-20 glory Ireland have named an unchanged side for their World Under-20 Championship final against England. Rugby • 25 Jun 16
Carolan confident Ireland can claim Under-20 glory Ireland Under-20 coach Nigel Carolan believes his men have the ability to go all the way and be crowned world champions on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Jun 16
Carolan confident Ireland can claim Under-20 glory Ireland Under-20 coach Nigel Carolan believes his men have the ability to go all the way and be crowned world champions on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Jun 16
Changes aplenty as Ireland U20s face Georgia Head coach Nigel Carolan has made wholesale changes to the side that defeated New Zealand 33-24 for Ireland's final pool game against Georgia at World Rugby U20 Championships. Rugby • 14 Jun 16
Changes aplenty as Ireland U20s face Georgia Head coach Nigel Carolan has made wholesale changes to the side that defeated New Zealand 33-24 for Ireland's final pool game against Georgia at World Rugby U20 Championships. Rugby • 14 Jun 16
Carolan hails Ireland's resolve after comeback Ireland coach Nigel Carolan hailed his side's character after they fought back from 17-0 down to beat Wales by a point in their opening game at the U20 World Championship on Tuesday. Rugby • 09 Jun 16
Carolan hails Ireland's resolve after comeback Ireland coach Nigel Carolan hailed his side's character after they fought back from 17-0 down to beat Wales by a point in their opening game at the U20 World Championship on Tuesday. Rugby • 09 Jun 16
Carolan forced to rejig back line for Italy clash Ireland U20 head coach Nigel Carolan has been forced to reshuffle his back line for the 6 Nations visit of Italy to Donnybrook on Friday night [Live on RTÉ2, 7.35pm]. Six Nations • 10 Mar 16
Carolan forced to rejig back line for Italy clash Ireland U20 head coach Nigel Carolan has been forced to reshuffle his back line for the 6 Nations visit of Italy to Donnybrook on Friday night [Live on RTÉ2, 7.35pm]. Six Nations • 10 Mar 16
Ireland U20 coach Carolan names Six Nations squad Ireland U20 head coach Nigel Carolan has talked up the hunger and desire of the camp after naming his 30-man panel for the upcoming Six Nations. Rugby • 26 Jan 16
Ireland U20 coach Carolan names Six Nations squad Ireland U20 head coach Nigel Carolan has talked up the hunger and desire of the camp after naming his 30-man panel for the upcoming Six Nations. Rugby • 26 Jan 16
Carolan rings changes for Ireland U20s Ireland U20 head coach Nigel Carolan has made five changes to the team who lost out to New Zealand for tomorrow’s fifth place play off at the World Rugby U20 World Championship in Italy. Rugby • 14 Jun 15
Carolan rings changes for Ireland U20s Ireland U20 head coach Nigel Carolan has made five changes to the team who lost out to New Zealand for tomorrow’s fifth place play off at the World Rugby U20 World Championship in Italy. Rugby • 14 Jun 15
Four changes to Ireland U20 side for NZ clash Ireland U20 coach Nigel Carolan has made four changes for tomorrow’s clash with New Zealand in their third and final Pool C game at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy. Rugby • 10 Jun 15
Four changes to Ireland U20 side for NZ clash Ireland U20 coach Nigel Carolan has made four changes for tomorrow’s clash with New Zealand in their third and final Pool C game at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy. Rugby • 10 Jun 15
U20s make four changes for Scotland game Coach Nigel Carolan has made four changes to the starting XV that overcame Argentina for Ireland’s U20 World Championship second-round clash with Scotland on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Jun 15
U20s make four changes for Scotland game Coach Nigel Carolan has made four changes to the starting XV that overcame Argentina for Ireland’s U20 World Championship second-round clash with Scotland on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Jun 15
Carolan's Ireland U20s primed for World Cup opener Head coach Nigel Carolan is banking on experience to carry his side through as Ireland Under-20s begin their World Cup campaign against Argentina in Italy today. Rugby • 02 Jun 15
Carolan's Ireland U20s primed for World Cup opener Head coach Nigel Carolan is banking on experience to carry his side through as Ireland Under-20s begin their World Cup campaign against Argentina in Italy today. Rugby • 02 Jun 15
Ruddock steps down as Ireland U20s coach Mike Ruddock has stepped down as coach of the Ireland Under-20 rugby team with Connacht's Nigel Carolan taking over. Rugby • 10 Oct 14
Ruddock steps down as Ireland U20s coach Mike Ruddock has stepped down as coach of the Ireland Under-20 rugby team with Connacht's Nigel Carolan taking over. Rugby • 10 Oct 14
