As a player, Duffy represented Connacht more than twenty times and, during this time, he went on to play for the Barbarians, the Combined Provinces, Ireland u-21s and Ireland A.
After Duffy’s playing career ended he transitioned into the role of Coach. Duffy has been the Head Coach of Connacht Rugby’s U-20s for the past four seasons. He has also been Assistant Coach to Nigel Carolan with the Connacht Eagles and, previously for seven seasons, with Ireland U-18s.
Duffy, who has been working as Elite Player Development Officer in the successful Connacht Rugby Academy since 2011, joined the province’s coaching team from the start of pre-season in 2015.
Connacht Rugby appointed Duffy as their Forwards coach in 2015 and confirmed his re-signing in 2019 for a further two years.
In March 2021, Connacht confirmed that Duffy would depart the province at the end of the season.
(LS March 31, 2021)
Career
Western Force Coach |
2023 - present | |
Connacht Rugby Coach |
2011 - 2023 |