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Alan Gaffney

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Alan Gaffney is the Australian-born rugby Coach who has enjoyed considerable success both within and outs. Two noteable successes, amongst others, were during hos term in Ireland were the winning of the Grand Slam of the Six Nations 2009 and the Heinekin Cup victory with Leinster Rugby 2009 ide Australiaformer Director of Rugby at Saracens in the Guinness Premiership. He is a former rugby unionplayer who achieved over 200 with the Randwick DRUF Club Sydney He was elected a life member 1993 of Randwick Club.

Gaffney began his coaching career at Randwick DRUFC in 1984 and remained there until 1996; He left to coach at the NSW Waratahs his remains closely linked with the Club. During his time at the Club he coached the likes of David Campese, the Mark Ella, Phil Kearns and George Gregan.

Notable Positions Held

  • Backs Coach Ireland National Rugby Union Team (2008-2011)
  • Technical Consultant Leinster Rugby Ireland (2008-2010)
  • Director of Rugby at Saracens UK (2006–2008)
  • Assistant Coach Australian National Rugby Union Team (2005)
  • Head Coach Munster Rugby Ireland (2002–2005)
  • Backs Coach Leinster Rugby Ireland (2000–2002)
  • Assistant Coach New South Wales Waratahs (1997–1999)

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