Mike Ruddock gone?

Post by **limecat** » February 14th, 2006, 8:04 pm

just heard it suggested on Newstalk that Mike Ruddock is out of a job. Seemingly there'll be a WRU press conference at 9...all sounds very strange

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 14th, 2006, 8:06 pm

limecat wrote:just heard it suggested on Newstalk that Mike Ruddock is out of a job. Seemingly there'll be a WRU press conference at 9...all sounds very strange

What?????? That's unreal......that can't be right.

Dave Cahill · Post by **Dave Cahill** » February 14th, 2006, 8:11 pm

Flash Gordon wrote:
limecat wrote:just heard it suggested on Newstalk that Mike Ruddock is out of a job. Seemingly there'll be a WRU press conference at 9...all sounds very strange
What?????? That's unreal......that can't be right.

Blimey!!!!!

Leinsterman · Post by **Leinsterman** » February 14th, 2006, 8:11 pm

There's mention of "family reasons" and also talk of a rift between Ruddock and the players and Johnson.

Guess we'll have to wait and see.

Seems very odd that he'd quit midway through the 6N though.

It might be about Johnson going and the WRU wanting Holley as his replacement.

Post by **limecat** » February 14th, 2006, 8:11 pm

http://www.rte.ie/aertel/p763.html

Leinsterman · Post by **Leinsterman** » February 14th, 2006, 8:12 pm

Hmmmmmmm............

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_u ... efault.stm

Post by **limecat** » February 14th, 2006, 8:12 pm

RUDDOCK SET TO RESIGN WELSH POST
Welsh rugby is set to be rocked tonight by the resignation of head coach Mike Ruddock.

According to PA Sport, Ruddock's departure will be confirmed at a hastily convened 9pm press conference at the Millennium Stadium, which will be fronted by Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Lewis.

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 14th, 2006, 8:13 pm

Still can't believe it.......Ruddock for the Ireland job?

deco · Post by **deco** » February 14th, 2006, 8:14 pm

And I thought Irish rugby was fecked up

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 14th, 2006, 8:15 pm

deco wrote:And I thought Irish rugby was fecked up

It is.....

deco · Post by **deco** » February 14th, 2006, 8:15 pm

Still can't believe it.......Ruddock for the Ireland job?

mmm now theres a thought

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 14th, 2006, 8:28 pm

Welsh rugby is set to be rocked tonight by the resignation of head coach Mike Ruddock.

PA Sport understands Ruddock's departure will be confirmed at a hastily convened 2100 GMT press conference at the Millennium Stadium, which will be fronted by Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Lewis.

It is believed Ruddock will cite family reasons for his departure, which comes just 11 months after he inspired Wales to their first Grand Slam triumph in 27 years.Ruddock, 46, has been in charge for 20 Tests, of which Wales have won 13 including the 2005 Grand Slam and a first victory over Australia for 18 years.

Ruddock succeeded Steve Hansen in March 2004, though he did not apply for the job and was invited to make a presentation by the WRU.

He inherited a side on the up but took them forward. With Gareth Thomas as captain, Ruddock encouraged them to play open, attacking rugby and it brought great success.

After narrow defeats to Australia and South Africa in the autumn of 2004, Wales finally picked up a major scalp with an 11-9 win over England.

That victory, secured by Gavin Henson's long-range penalty, kick-started their Grand Slam campaign which included a stunning performance in Paris.

The Grand Slam was secured with a victory over Ireland at the Millennium Stadium and Ruddock was awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours for services to Welsh rugby.

Justtoby · Post by **Justtoby** » February 14th, 2006, 8:32 pm

Who'll take over? Scott Johnson is probably the favourite but Gareth Jenkins may be a good bet too.

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 14th, 2006, 8:36 pm

Justtoby wrote:Who'll take over? Scott Johnson is probably the favourite but Gareth Jenkins may be a good bet too.

Scott Johnson has quit no? Likely Jenkins.......wish it were Eddie.....

Leinsterman · Post by **Leinsterman** » February 14th, 2006, 9:08 pm

Scott Johnson seems to have taken over temporarily.
Non-committal on his future plans: "not the time nor place" apparently.

Post by **Eve** » February 14th, 2006, 9:16 pm

http://www.wru.co.uk/2_6676.php

Leinsterman · Post by **Leinsterman** » February 14th, 2006, 9:16 pm

Ruddock to move back to Ireland? His wife is Irish.........

Post by **Eve** » February 14th, 2006, 9:19 pm

Straight swap - they can have EOS

Leinsterman · Post by **Leinsterman** » February 14th, 2006, 9:21 pm

As much as I dislike the Taffs, that's a bit cruel.

Post by **Eve** » February 14th, 2006, 9:23 pm

All's fair......

Babbling 'brook

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