Eddie O’Sullivan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eddie O'Sullivan
Occupation	Rugby Union Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 21, 1958(1958-11-21)
Age	66
Birthplace	Youghal
Country	Ireland
Birth City	Youghal
Horoscope	Capricorn

Eddie O'Sullivan Biography

Eddie O'Sullivan is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on November 21, 1958 in Youghal, Youghal, Ireland. Eddie O’Sullivan (born 21 November 1958) is an Irish rugby union coach, player (wing & fly-half) and a former Gaelic footballer. He is a former head coach of the United States national rugby union team and of the Ireland national rugby union team. He was head coach of Biarritz Olympique, who play in the second tier of France, until October 2015.

After failing to secure a high-profile coaching position in Ireland, O’Sullivan moved to America to coach the US Eagles where he worked as Forwards Coach at the 1999 Rugby World Cup He also worked as Technical Director to USA Rugby between 1997 and 1999. As Technical Director he developed and delivered the USA Rugby Coach Education Programme, which certifier coaches at Foundation, Level I, Level II and Level III. He was then appointed as the assistant coach of the Irish national side in 1999 as the Backs Coach. During his time as Assistant Coach he was credited with advancing Irish back play considerably while working with players such as Brian O’Driscoll, Ronan O’Gara, Peter Stringer, Rob Henderson, Shane Horgan and Denis Hickie. In 2001 he was appointed Head Coach following the controversial departure of Warren Gatland.

During his tenure as Head Coach to Ireland O’Sullivan won 3 Triple Crowns, in 2004, 2006 and 2007. Ireland also defeated Australia twice (2002 & 2006) and South Africa twice (2004 & 2006). Ireland defeated England in the Six Nations Championship over four consecutive years (2004 – 2007) including a record victory (43-13) at the iconic Croke Park Stadium in 2007. O’Sullivan also coached the Barbarians R.F.C. to victory over the 2007 World Cup Champions South Africa in November 2007.

Ireland again missed out in the 2004 Six Nations Championship, losing the Grand Slam to France this time, but went on to win Ireland’s first Triple Crown in 19 years. While transitioning the team during the 2005, O’Sullivan’s side finished in third place with defeats by France and Wales. In 2006 defeat to France cost Ireland the Championship. In 2007 again Ireland lost the championship to France on points difference. On the final day of the tournament despite defeating Italy heavily in Rome (51-24), France defeated Scotland with a controversial try in the final minute of the game to again deny Ireland a 6 Nations Championship. The fact that the French played later in the day than Ireland gave them an advantage of knowing exactly what score they needed to secure the Championship. This fuelled the discussion about games not kicking off at the same time on the final day of the tournament.

After coaching the Irish Under-21 team to their first ever Triple Crown in 1996, O’Sullivan joined USA Rugby as Assistant Coach to the Eagles (Forwards Coach) and Assistant National Technical Director to USA Rugby. In 1998, he took over as National Technical Director while still retaining his position as Assistant Coach on the Eagles coaching staff. He worked with the Eagles at the 1999 Rugby World Cup before returning to Ireland as Assistant Coach to the Irish Rugby Team (Backs Coach).

Eddie O'Sullivan Net Worth

Eddie O'Sullivan is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eddie O'Sullivan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

O’Sullivan played for the Garryowen Football Club during the 1970s and 1980s at fly-half and wing, while teaching physical education, maths, and science in Mountbellew, County Galway. He played for Munster between 1983 and 1986 on the wing and got capped for Ireland A in 1984. He also played Gaelic Football. In 1982, he played corner forward on the Mountbellew Moylough Gaelic football team. He was fitness advisor to the Galway Senior Football Team, managed by John O’Mahony, which won two All-Ireland Senior Football Titles in 1998 and 2001.

He started his coaching career at Monivea Rugby Club in north-east Galway in the early 1980s while still a teacher. He worked as a Development Officer for the Irish Rugby Football Union between 1988 and 1991. During that time and up until 1992, he was the Fitness Advisor to the Irish Rugby Team, under Head Coach Ciaran Fitzgerald. He followed this with spells coaching at Blackrock College, (first as Assistant, then as Head Coach) Connacht as Assistant Coach and Head Coach between 1992 and 1996 and the Irish Under-21 side. The Under-21 side won the 1996 Triple Crown, beating Clive Woodward’s England. Between 1997 and 1999, while working in the USA he continued to coach the Buccaneers Rugby Club in Connacht, who won promotion from Division 3 to Division 1 of the All- Ireland League and reaching the Top 4 of the tournament in their 1st season in Division 1.

In his first year Ireland finished third-place in the 2002 Six Nations Championship. O’Sullivan’s Ireland went on to achieve second place in 2003, only losing the Grand Slam in the final match against England. At the 2003 Rugby World Cup his team lost to France in the quarter-finals.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Eddie O'Sullivan height 5 ft 6 in Eddie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Eddie O'Sullivan Dating?

According to our records, Eddie O'Sullivan married to Noreen Mannion. As of December 1, 2023, Eddie O'Sullivan’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Eddie Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Eddie O'Sullivan celebrates birthday on November 21 of every year.

What does Eddie O'Sullivan do now?

Eddie O’Sullivan is best known as the former Head Coach to the Irish Men’s Rugby Team and is currently a rugby pundit. His rugby coaching experience spans back over 35 years having worked at all levels of the game from Ireland to the USA and France.

How tall is Eddie O Sullivan?

5′ 6″

Did Eddie O'Sullivan play for Ireland?

He played for Munster between 1983 and 1986 on the wing and got capped for Ireland A in 1984. He also played Gaelic Football.

Who is the Ireland rugby coach?

Andy Farrell

How Old Is Eddie O Sullivan?

63 years (November 21, 1958)