McNamara to remain at Sharks despite coaching change Noel McNamara will remain in his role at the Cell C Sharks, despite the departure of head coach Sean Everitt. Rugby • 29 Nov 22
McNamara leaves Leinster for assistant role with Sharks Noel McNamara is leaving his role as Leinster Academy manager to become an assistant coach with South African side Sharks. Rugby • 23 Jun 21
Leamy part of Kieran Campbell's Ireland U20s set-up Ulster Academy manager Kieran Campbell has been confirmed as the new Ireland under 20 head coach, with Denis Leamy coming in as defence coach. Rugby • 13 Jan 21
McNamara ramps up Ireland U20s for English mission Noel McNamara has made four changes to his Ireland Under-20 team ahead of Friday night's crunch Six Nations showdown with England at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby • 19 Feb 20
Noel McNamara names Ireland U-20 team to face Scotland Ireland Under-20 head coach Noel McNamara has revealed his starting team to face Scotland in the 2020 Six Nations opener on Friday night. Rugby • 30 Jan 20
Head coach McNamara clear in vision for Irish future Head coach Noel McNamara on the role of the Under-20s squad in the greater scheme of Irish rugby and the pride at Caelan Doris' start … Rugby • 29 Jan 20
37 players included in Ireland Under-20 squad Noel McNamara has named a 37-man Ireland Under-20 squad for the upcoming Six Nations Championship, with seven players from last year's Grand Slam-winning panel included … Rugby • 20 Jan 20
Ireland U20s drawn with holders France in World C'ship Noel McNamara's Ireland Under-20s have been drawn in the same pool as France, Argentina and Japan for this summer's World Championship. Rugby • 14 Jan 20
Noel McNamara to stay on as head coach of Ireland U20s Noel McNamara has confirmed he is staying on as head coach of the Ireland Under-20s for another campaign. Rugby • 21 Nov 19
Ireland name side to take on England Ireland Under-20 head coach Noel McNamara has named his side to face England on Tuesday in their opening game of the World Rugby Under-20 World … Rugby • 04 Jun 19
Ireland U20 squad for World Championships named Ireland Under-20 head coach Noel McNamara has confirmed the 28-man squad to travel to Argentina for the World Championships. Rugby • 29 May 19
'We always felt we were capable of a Grand Slam' Ireland U-20s head coach Noel McNamara says his team believed from the start of the campaign that they could win a Grand Slam. Rugby • 16 Mar 19
History beckons, but past makes McNamara wary of future A grand slam is just 80 minutes away for Noel McNamara's Ireland U20 side, but a look back to the last Irish team to do … Rugby • 15 Mar 19
Byrne the only change for grand slam chasing Ireland U20 head coach Noel McNamara has made just one change in personnel as the grand slam chasing Ireland face Wales on Friday night on Colwyn … Rugby • 13 Mar 19
Byrne blow for Ireland U20s ahead of French showdown Ireland Under-20 manager Noel McNamara has made two changes to his team to face France tonight in Irish Independent Park in Cork. Rugby • 08 Mar 19
Ireland U20s get England & Aussies in World C'ship pool Noel McNamara's Grand Slam-chasing Ireland Under-20s have been housed in a daunting World Championship pool, which see them kick off the tournament against England. Rugby • 28 Feb 19
McNamara's U20s 'constantly looking for improvements' Ireland Under-20 head coach Noel McNamara said his side are still looking for improvements as they aim to keep their Grand Sam dream alive against … Rugby • 20 Feb 19
Impressive Under-20s come through storm Ireland's Under-20s made it two Six Nations wins from two with an impressive dismissal of Scotland on Friday night. Rugby • 12 Feb 19
McNamara makes one change for Scotland game The Ireland Under-20s face Scotland in the second round of the Six Nations on Friday and head coach Noel McNamara has made one change to … Rugby • 06 Feb 19
McNamara names U20 squad for Six Nations Ireland U20 head coach Noel McNamara has named his squad for the upcoming Six Nations, with just five players with previous experience among the 40 … Rugby • 19 Jan 19
IRFU send U20 coach McNamara on 3-month NZ placement Ireland Under-20s head coach Noel McNamara has been sent on a three-month placement with Kiwi outfit North Harbour as part of an IRFU initiative to … Rugby • 14 Aug 18
Ireland U20's braced for 'massive' relegation decider Ireland head coach Noel McNamara says it will be a challenge for his team to bounce back for Sunday's relegation play-off with Japan in the … Rugby • 13 Jun 18
McNamara makes five changes as Irish U20s target Boks Noel McNamara has made five changes to the Ireland U20 side who just fell short against France as he targets victory over South Africa to … Rugby • 02 Jun 18
Bonus territory with McNamara proud of Irish fightback Ireland head coach Noel McNamara was left to rue a costly 10-minute second half spell in their World Rugby U-20 Championship defeat to France, but … Rugby • 31 May 18
Ireland U20s look for morale-boosting Scottish scalp Noel McNamara has freshened up his Ireland team for tonight's U20s Six Nations clash with Scotland in Donnybrook, making seven changes to the 15 who … Rugby • 09 Mar 18
