EOS to Biarritz
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EOS to Biarritz
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/27422486
Former Ireland coach O'Sullivan joins Biarritz
Eddie O'Sullivan has been appointed as the new head coach of French side Biarritz Olympique.
The former Ireland coach has agreed a two-year contract with the Basque club, who were relegated from the French top flight this season.
The 55-year-old has not held a full-time coaching role since leaving the United States Eagles in 2011.
Biarritz said O'Sullivan had turned down an offer from Munster in favour of a move to France.
There was speculation that O'Sullivan, who hails from County Cork, would join the Irish province as a backs coach.
O'Sullivan quit as Ireland coach in 2008 after winning three Triple Crowns during his seven years in charge.
He started his second spell in charge of US Eagles in 2009 but left two years later, saying he wanted to "consider options closer to home".
Biarritz are five-time French champions and won the title three times between 2002 and 2006, and were also runners-up in the Heineken Cup in 2006 and 2010.
Former Ireland coach O'Sullivan joins Biarritz
Eddie O'Sullivan has been appointed as the new head coach of French side Biarritz Olympique.
The former Ireland coach has agreed a two-year contract with the Basque club, who were relegated from the French top flight this season.
The 55-year-old has not held a full-time coaching role since leaving the United States Eagles in 2011.
Biarritz said O'Sullivan had turned down an offer from Munster in favour of a move to France.
There was speculation that O'Sullivan, who hails from County Cork, would join the Irish province as a backs coach.
O'Sullivan quit as Ireland coach in 2008 after winning three Triple Crowns during his seven years in charge.
He started his second spell in charge of US Eagles in 2009 but left two years later, saying he wanted to "consider options closer to home".
Biarritz are five-time French champions and won the title three times between 2002 and 2006, and were also runners-up in the Heineken Cup in 2006 and 2010.
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Glad to see, good luck to him. Never his biggest fan but he hasn't deserved this long out.
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I'd have taken him on a 12 month contractJackie Brown wrote:Glad to see, good luck to him. Never his biggest fan but he hasn't deserved this long out.
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Good riddance
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Despite everything it shouldn't be forgotten that Eddie is a decent coach, I believe he is probably better with a week on week gig than in international rugby.
I hope he does well.
Worst case? We've dodged a bullet.
I hope he does well.
Worst case? We've dodged a bullet.
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I think he'll struggle to bounce BO back up next season; I wonder if he can do it in 2 seasons does he have an option on a 3rd year.
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It would be good to see them bounce back up. A proper rugby club, town & supporters!! A shame that big money backers are ruining some of the old style proper rivalries in France!!
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But you could say the same about many pro d2 clubs who have been missing from the top flight for longer. Clubs that have been down in fed league and are only now climbing back up. Beziers was one of the most rugby orientated towns I've ever visited. Anybody remember Colomiers? (I also have to admit having a soft spot for USAP, who I think WILL bounce)Bring Humph On!! wrote:It would be good to see them bounce back up. A proper rugby club, town & supporters!! A shame that big money backers are ruining some of the old style proper rivalries in France!!
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Ruined the golden generation.BaggyTrousers wrote:Despite everything it shouldn't be forgotten that Eddie is a decent coach, I believe he is probably better with a week on week gig than in international rugby.
I hope he does well.
Worst case? We've dodged a bullet.
Can never forgive him for that and shows the difference in Schmidts quality when he gets a championship out of them when most are on their last legs.
EOS could not get one championship despite having them in their prime and the woeful standard in the 6 nations from 2003 onwards.
As for World Cups dont go there.
Shocking and please no one go on about triple crowns again because it doesnt cut the mustard in the modern game.
England got one this year, whoop de fecken do.
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You can see how bad a manager EoS was by virtue of the fact Ireland's worst ever coach came after him and achieved a championship
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Complete shi.te.Russ wrote:You can see how bad a manager EoS was by virtue of the fact Ireland's worst ever coach came after him and achieved a championship
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Ireland's most successful coach, can't argue with a Slam and unbeaten calendar year.
O'Sullivan is not my cup of tea but I'd imagine he has learnt a lot since his fall from grace. What he did with Ireland in the end was a bloody embarrassment but he was a good coach initially. The invention shown for Howe's try against the Boks was a genuine thing of beauty.
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You can with a 40% win rateBuckRogers wrote:Complete shi.te.Russ wrote:You can see how bad a manager EoS was by virtue of the fact Ireland's worst ever coach came after him and achieved a championship
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Ireland's most successful coach, can't argue with a Slam and unbeaten calendar year.
O'Sullivan is not my cup of tea but I'd imagine he has learnt a lot since his fall from grace. What he did with Ireland in the end was a bloody embarrassment but he was a good coach initially. The invention shown for Howe's try against the Boks was a genuine thing of beauty.
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EoS was good up until the wc07 and fell apart
Simply because he was a Warren Gatland
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Hope he does well. Shame to see Biarritz down and hope they get back up quickly.
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Yea BR I couldn't agree more. Beziers & USAP are 2 cracking examples. How many seasons before Touloouse are fighting relegation?
I still wish EOS all the best. I've a soft spot for Biarritz ... Aupa BO!!
I still wish EOS all the best. I've a soft spot for Biarritz ... Aupa BO!!
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