Written by RUGBYMag.com News Release    Wednesday, 16 November 2011 12:14    PDF Print Write e-mail
O'Sullivan Won't Return to Eagles
National Teams - USA Men

Eddie O'Sullivan coached the USA for three seasons. Ian Muir photoEddie O'Sullivan today announced that he is to move on from Head Coach to the USA Eagles and is now considering other options in rugby. The announcement, released by Baker Sports Management today, comes following the USA Eagles strong showing in the recent Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. 

Confirming that he will not be seeking a renewal of his position Eddie O'Sullivan said 'I have thoroughly enjoyed my two and a half years as Head Coach to the USA Eagles, it has been a rewarding journey working with all the players and staff. I was delighted with our progress and overall performances in the Rugby World Cup but feel that it is now time for me to consider other options closer to home. The win over Russia and the performance against Ireland on 9/11 was particularly special. I would like to wish USA Rugby every success in the future.' 

John Baker, Eddie O'Sullivan's Manager, said that he had received some interesting enquiries and that Eddie and he could now look at these in earnest.

Eddie' O'Sullivan's Coaching Record: 

Representative:

2009 - November 2011: Head Coach USA Eagles 
Overall Record: W 8 Lost 17
v. Tier 1 Teams (full test and A sides): W 0   L 11
v. Tier 2 Teams: W 7  L 6
v. Tier 3 Teams: W 1  L 0

2007 - Head Coach to the Barbarians (Defeated RWC Champions South Africa, Dec. 2007)

2005 - Assistant Coach to British & Irish Lions to New Zealand

2002 - 2008 - Ireland
.        3 Triple Crowns
.        6 Nations Runner-Up 4 times
.        Coached Ireland to highest IRB Ranking in history (3rd in 2003 & 2006)
.        Coached Ireland to 50 Test victories (Win Record - 64%)
.        Longest Serving Irish Coach in history (7 seasons)

 

1999 - 2001 - Assistant Coach to Ireland (Backs Coach)

 1997 - 1999 - Assistant Coach to the USA Eagles (Forwards Coach)

1995 - 1997 - Head Coach to Irish U-21 (Triple Crown 1996)

1995 - 1996 - Head Coach to Connacht

1990 - 1994 - Assistant Coach to Connacht

 

Rugby World Cups:
RWC 2011 - USA Eagles- Head Coach
RWC 2007 - Ireland - Head Coach
RWC 2003 - Ireland - Head Coach
RWC 1999 - USA Eagles - Assistant Coach
RWC 1991 - Ireland - Fitness Coach