Andrew Conway
Fiona Coghlan
Name: Fiona Coghlan
Sport: RTÉ Sport. Former Ireland Rugby Player
DOB: 03.03.1981
Position: Former Captain of the Irish Women’s Rugby Team| Loose Head Prop
School: Holy Fatih Clontarf
From: Clontarf, Dublin
Club: UL Bohemians
Honours: 85 Caps for Ireland | Former Captain of the Irish Women’s Rugby Team | Captained Ireland to first 6 Nations title in 2013 | Made history when they beat the All Blacks in 2014 Rugby World Cup
Did you know?
Fiona only started playing rugby when she went to University in Limerick in 2001.
She doesn’t go anywhere without her hair dryer.
Her first sport was Horse Riding (she never got the pony she wished for every Christmas… she got a typewriter instead!).
She plays Ladies GAA for Clontarf. She eats approx 8 times a day to keep herself in peak physical fitness.
Arthur Lanigan-O'Keeffe
Name: Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe
Sport: Modern Pentathlon
DOB: 13.09.1991
School: Glenstal Abbey, Co. Limerick
From: Thomastown, County Kilkenny
Honours: Arthur is currently ranked 3rd in the World and is hotly tipped to medal at Tokyo 2020 | He won bronze at the World Cup Final in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 2018 | Arthur competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2016 Summer Olympics in the Modern pentathlon | Arthur finished in 8th place in the 2016 Olympics
Did you know?
To be a Modern Pentathllete takes dedcation. Arthur spends nearly every walking hour, six days a week either training, recovering or getting ready for his next session.
Arthurs girlriend is fellow Irish Modern Pentathlete Natalya Coyle. The duo train and compete together and make a winning team on and off the field!
Interested in making youtube videos of his training & sport.
Isa Nacewa
Name: Isa Nacewa
Joy Neville
Name: Joy Neville
Sport: Ireland & Referee
Position: Former Captain of the Irish Women’s Rugby Team
School: Salesian Secondary School, Limerick
From: Limerick
Club: UL Bohemians | Munster
Honours:
REFEREEING HONIURS: In 2016, Joy became the first female referee to take charge of national leagues of Ireland, Wales and Italy matches as well as competitions such the British and Irish Cup, the European Rugby Challenge Cup and the Pro14. | Joy was named World Rugby Referee of the Year in 2017
RUGBY HONOURS: Joy captained the Irish Women’s Rugby team during the 2009 Women’s Six Nations Championship, leading them to their first win over France. | Joy represented Ireland at the 2006 and 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cups. | Joy was also a member of the IrelandGrand Slam winning team at the 2013 Women’s Six Nations Championship.
Did you know?
Ambassador Cliona’s Foundation
Train to Eat – Italian foodie
Sports fanatic – cycles in free time
Conor O'Shea
Name: Conor O’Shea
Sport: Italy Head Coach
Position: Conor previously played at full back and occasionally at out-half and centre for Ireland, Lansdowne and London Irish
School: Terenure College, Dublin
From: Limerick
Honours: Conor coached London Irish and Harlequins | Conor has held management positions with the English Rugby Football Union and the English Institute of Sport.
Did you know?
Conor is an excellent speaker and has spoken extensively across Europe to compnaies on management, leadership, motivation, managing people with different cultures and dealing with transition.
Andrew Porter
Name: Andrew Porter
Sport: Lesinter & Ireland
DOB: 16.01.1996
Position: Prop
School: St. Andrew’s College, Dublin
From: Dublin
Club: Leinster
Honours: Ireland
Did you know?
Andrew currently holds the Leinster squat record with an impressive weight of 301 kilos
Andrew’s family dog, Cheika, is his four-legged buddy. This Beagle has his owners besotted!
Andrew is a BIG fan of Tattos. He has a few tattoes on his left arm in honour of the memory of his mum – A roman statue as they holidayed there together as a fmaily, his mums name, Wendy, as well as a dove and roses, also a reminder of her. Andrew added to his collection by sitting for a detailed colour calf sleeve on his right leg in the summer of 2018.
Andrew loves cooking but mostly eating good food, in particular, he’s a big BBQ fan. Always consious of eating to fulfil his nutritional and fitness needs, great taste is key when it comes to him cooking up a storm or dining out in his favourite eateries.
Sarah Rowe
Name: Sarah Rowe
Sport: Mayo GAA & Ireland Soccer
DOB: 25.07.1995
Position: Forward
School: St Marys, Ballina
From: Mayo
Club: Mayo GAA
Honours: DCU O’Connor Cup Winner 2018
Did you know?
Coffee enthusiast
Queen of Brunches
Likes a good pick n mix as a treat
Likes going for walks & listening to music
Rhys Ruddock
Name: Rhys Ruddock
Sport: Lesinter & Ireland
DOB: 13.11.1990
Position: Flanker
School: Millfield School
From: Dublin
Club: Leinster
Honours: Ireland (Captain) | Leinster’s youngest ever Captain
Did you know?
Rhys is the son of former Wales and Leinster coach Mike Ruddock
Likes to walk his dog Buddy in his spare time and really enjoys cooking healthy food.
Dominic Ryan
Tom Daly
Name: Tom Daly
Sport: Leinster Rugby
DOB: 31.07.1993
Position: Centre/Out half
School: St. Mary’s Knockbeg College
From: Carlow
Club: Leinster
Honours: Ireland 7’s (Captain) | Ireland U 20
Did you know?
- Tom has a Degree in Science and is currently studying for his Masters in Physiotherapy at UCD. In 2018 Tom was awarded the Goodbody Rugby Players Ireland Scholarship to help assist in his Physiotherapy studies.
- In his downtime Tom enjoys playing a round of golf or two, as well as cooking up a storm for his family and friends.
- Tom is a Brand Ambassador for Dooley Motors, Carlow.
Mags Darcy
Name: Mags D’Arcy
Sport: Wexford Camogie & Men’s Hurling Goal Keeping Coach
DOB: 02.12.1987
Position: Goalkeeper – Wexford Camogie | Goal Keeping Coach – Wexford Men’s Hurling
School: Wexford
From: Wexford
Club: Munster
Honours: Double All Star winner | Holder of four All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship’s 2007, 2010, 2011 2012 | Holds three National League titles I – 2009, 2010 and 2011 | Ashbourne All Star Award | Mags Captained Leinster to a provincial title in 2014 | In 2017 Mags captured her first-ever county camogie senior title with St. Martin’s.
Did you know ?
- Working in UCD by day, training and coaching most nights, Mags enjoys spending downtime with family and friends.
- Mags is a Brand Ambassador for Liberty Insurance, Ireland.
Mark Flanagan
Name: Mark Flanagan
Sport: Bedford Blues
DOB: 02.02.1989
Position: Lock
School: St. Finian’s College
From: Westmeath
Club: Bedford Blues
Honours: Ireland U 20
Did you know?
- Mark has a Civil Engineering degree from UCD and is putting that into practice working part time in the UK water industry.
- A keen amateur cook, Mark enjoys cooking delicious healthy meals for himself and his fiancé.
Sinead Goldrick
Name: Sinead Goldrick
Sport: Dublin GAA
DOB: 02.05.1991
Position: Wing-Back
School: Colaiste Iosagain
From: Dublin
Club: Dublin
Honours: 2017 All Ireland Winner | 6 Times All Star
Did you know?
- Sinead works in Sports PR & Marketing. If she has any free time from work and training, Sinead likes to spend it cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Delicious nutritious food is something that she is passionate about which resulted in her teaming up with Camille Thai to create a top selling dish.
Greg Jones
Name: Greg Jones
Sport: Ulster Rugby
DOB: 13.01.1996
Position: Back Row
School: St. Andrew’s College, Dublin
From: Sandycove Co. Dublin
Club: Ulster
Honours: Ireland U 20
Craig Ronaldson
David Ryan
Name: David Ryan
Sport: Agen Rugby
DOB: 21.04.1986
Position: Prop
From: Cork
Club: Agen
Willie Ryan
Name: Willie Ryan
Sport: Doncaster Knights
DOB: 04.12.1990
Position: Flanker
School: CBC
From: Cork
Club: Doncaster Knights
Honours: Ireland Clubs XV
Fineen Wycherley
Name: Fineen Wycherley
Sport: Munster Rugby
DOB: 11.12.1997
Position: Lock
School: Cistercian College Roscrea
From: Bantry, Cork
Club: Munster
Honours: Ireland U 20
Did you know?
- Fineen is a student of Psychology & Economics in UL.
- Fineen comes from a large family of 9. Josh his younger brother is an up and coming prop and is a member of the Munster sub-academy.
- To unwind from a tough days training and college work, Fineen likes to watch a good Netflix Series.
Darragh Maloney
Name: Darragh Maloney
Sport: RTÉ Sport Broacaster
From: Dublin
Honours: Darragh joined RTÉ in 1995 from local Dublin radio station, FM104 | Presents weekly show Premier Soccer Saturday on RTÉ Two | Darragh has commentated on two FIFA World Cups, three European Football Championships and numerous UEFA Champions League games | During the summer months he is also a regular commentator on GAA for television and radio coverage on RTÉ. He was also one of the studio presenters for RTÉ’s day coverage of the 2012 Olympics.
Richie Sadlier
Caelan Doris
Darren Sweetnam
Name: Darren Sweetnam
Sport: Munster & Ireland
DOB: 05.05.1993
Position: Fullback | Wing
School: Bandon Grammar
From: Cork
Club: Munster
Honours: Ireland
Did you know?
Darren ha splayed hockey & cricket for Ireland as well as playing hurling for Cork in an All Ireland semi final whilst still at school.
James Coughlan
Name: James Coughlan
Sport: Aix-en-Provence Rugby Coach
Position: James Previously played Back Row for Munster
School: CBC, Cork
From: Cork
Honours: 2007/2008 Heineken Cup with Munster | Munster Player of the Year award for 2011 | IRUPA (now RPI) Unsung Hero 2014 award | Captianed Ireland Wolfhounds 2013
Eoin Toolan
Name: Eoin Toolan
Sport: Rugby Analyst/Backs Coach
DOB: 01.01.1982
From: Dublin
Did you know
- Toolan worked as an analyst with the IRFU for 6 years, as Assistant National Performance Analyst. Toolan worked with the Irish Schools side, U19s, U20s and the senior side.
- Tony McGahan the ex-Munster coach brought Eoin to the Melbourne Rebels as Head Performance Analyst in January 2014.
- Over the years as an analyst he has also had some input into coaching and has established himself as a backs coach.
