London Irish coaching staff sign new deals

London Irish have today confirmed that their management team have made long-term commitments to the club.

Director of Rugby Nick Kennedy,  along with Defence Coach Declan Danaher and Skills Coach Paul Hodgson have all penned new deals, while Brendan Venter continues in his role as Technical Director.

Instrumental in guiding the London Irish under-18s to the Premiership Rugby Academy crown in 2016, Kennedy was appointed the club’s Director of Rugby later the same year.

Joined by Danaher and Hodgson in the coaching office, who made 275 appearances for the Exiles and was part of the team that lifted the Powergen Cup in 2002, while England capped Hodgson spent eight seasons with the club.