Denis Leamy and Alex Codling sign Munster contracts
- Updated: 26/11/2024
MUNSTER Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Defence Coach Denis Leamy and Alex Codling have signed signed contracts with the province. Leamy is in his third season as Defence Coach having rejoined Munster in 2022.
Under his guidance, Munster have boasted the meanest defence in the URC over the past two seasons, conceding the fewest points in 2022/23 and 2023/24.
Munster’s defence was the bedrock of the thrilling URC title win in 2023 with the province conceding a combined 34 points in the away knock-out wins over Glasgow, Leinster and DHL Stormers.
The defence was key once more last season with the team conceding an average of just 18 points per game as Munster topped the URC table before bowing out in the semi-finals.
Following a hugely successful playing career with Munster and Ireland, Leamy’s coaching career saw him work with several sides across the province over seven years including Young Munster RFC, Rockwell College, Clonmel RFC, Cashel RFC and Garryowen FC.
Prior to rejoining the province, the Tipperary native spent three years on the Leinster coaching team.
Alex Codling has joioned as Forwards Coach Consultant. Codling, who is currently Forwards Coach with the Ireland Women’s team, will work with Munster on an interim basis as the recruitment process for a permanent appointment continues. Codling will undertake a dual role with the 51-year-old also fulfilling his responsibilities with the Ireland Women’s team ahead of the 2025 Women’s Six Nations which begins in March. He joined the Ireland set-up at the beginning of this season and worked with the squad during their successful WXV1 campaign. Prior to his current role with Ireland, he was Head Coach of Premiership club Newcastle Falcons and he has also coached with the senior England men’s team, Harlequins and Oyonnax.
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