GIRVAN DEMPSEY WILL take charge of Leinster’s production line following his appointment as Academy Manager.
The former Ireland international replaces Colin McEntee who recently left the post to take up his new role as IRFU High Performance Manager.
Dempsey, who joined Leinster at schools level and continued right up to the professional ranks, has worked as an elite player development officer with the province and the IRFU since 2010.
“We have had much success in Leinster based on the number of players from our clubs and schools who have moved on to the professional ranks,” Dempsey said, “and hopefully we will be able to continue that and see more of them play for Leinster and hopefully earn selection for Ireland representative teams.
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“There are talented players in the province that are looking for that opportunity to progress their rugby careers and I’m looking forward to the challenge of providing that opportunity for them.”
Girvan Dempsey appointed Leinster Academy manager
GIRVAN DEMPSEY WILL take charge of Leinster’s production line following his appointment as Academy Manager.
The former Ireland international replaces Colin McEntee who recently left the post to take up his new role as IRFU High Performance Manager.
Dempsey, who joined Leinster at schools level and continued right up to the professional ranks, has worked as an elite player development officer with the province and the IRFU since 2010.
“We have had much success in Leinster based on the number of players from our clubs and schools who have moved on to the professional ranks,” Dempsey said, “and hopefully we will be able to continue that and see more of them play for Leinster and hopefully earn selection for Ireland representative teams.
“There are talented players in the province that are looking for that opportunity to progress their rugby careers and I’m looking forward to the challenge of providing that opportunity for them.”
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