Niall Woods

Founder & Managing Director

Ex Leinster, London Irish & Ireland rugby player. Trained Accountant and ex CEO of Rugby Players Ireland. Over 30 years of global sporting experience - 10 years a rugby player, 10 years in player unions & now over 10 years an agent. No one in World Rugby boasts that skill set.

Email: niall@navyblue.ie
Gemma Kenny

Head of Operations

Working in PR since 2004, Gemma has strategised and overseen major campaigns for a number of bluechip companies and top brands. Specialising in building profiles for Navy Blue Sports clients, Gemma brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and tailors her approach to each NBS client, ensuring all commercial opportunities are the perfect fit for our talent and the brands we work with.

Email: gemma@navyblue.ie
Neal Cummins

Director of Communications

Neal has over 17 years’ experience working in communications and media. Prior to joining the Navy Blue Sports team, Neal led communications for Sky in Ireland, where he managed key campaigns, including the launch of Sky Glass, Sky Stream and Sky Mobile. He was also responsible for securing Sky’s award-winning sponsorship of the Women’s National Football Team. Neal has also been a Director at FleishmanHillard and Head of Communications at UTV Ireland. His vast experience in communications, media and reputation management allows him to bring significant depth to any campaign.
Email: neal@navyblue.ie
Fiona Coghlan

Client Services

Captain of the 2013 Grand Slam winning team and of the first Irish national team to beat the Black Ferns in the 2014 WRWC. Fiona was the first woman to commentate on men’s rugby in Ireland for RTÉ Sport as well as working with BT Sport. Fiona was brought on board to grow the client services side of the business and spearhead the Women in Sport division. Fiona brings a consistent high level of client satisfaction for many of the leading women in Irish Sport including Natalya Coyle, Sarah Rowe and Linda Djougang.

Email: fiona@navyblue.ie
Jordi Murphy

Player Agent

Jordi is a former professional rugby player who played with Leinster, Ulster and Ireland in a career spanning over 12 years. Having recently retired, Jordi has a broad understanding of the day to day challenges facing modern professional athletes as well as experience of dealing with different situations, personalities and environments in the sporting world, leaving him best placed to advise the sports talent of today.

Email: jordi@navyblue.ie
Ronan O'Mahony

Player Agent

Ronan is a former professional rugby player with Munster Rugby so he brings that all important market knowledge of pro rugby having being forced to retire with injury in 2019. Currently Head Coach of Garryowen RFC, he has also coached Munster U’17’s, 18’s & 19’s in the last few years. He has the perfect background to advise players on what it takes to be a professional rugby player.

Email: ronan@navyblue.ie
Kevin Neary

Non-Executive Director

Entrepreneur, mentor, board chairman, NED, advisor and investor to several companies across sport, technology & property. Founded GameStop Group in 1994, which he built from start up to a market valuation of €100m in 2008. With his proven background, Kevin is perfectly positioned to advise Navy Blue Sports on their strategic direction and growth going forward.

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Start a discussion with Navy Blue Sports today by scheduling a call with one of our team.

Niall Woods
Founder & Managing Director
e: niall@navyblue.ie
t: 086 820 4747

Gemma Kenny
Head of Operations
e: gemma@navyblue.ie
t: 086 805 0025

Neal Cummins
Director of Communications
e: neal@navyblue.ie
t: 087 629 1091

Fiona Coghlan
Client Services
e: fiona@navyblue.ie
t: 086 867 5577

Jordi Murphy
Player Agent
e: jordi@navyblue.ie
t: 087 930 6894

Ronan O’Mahony
Player Agent
e: ronan@navyblue.ie
t: 086 169 0968

Contact Us:

Navy Blue Sports
S24 The Pottery,
Pottery Road,
Dun Laoghaire,
Co. Dublin,
A96 R678,
Ireland.