NZ rugby great Sir John Kirwan doubts he will coach again as Blues
In the first match of that tournament in 1987, New Zealand chose on the right wing the tall, blond, dashing figure of John Kirwan, still relatively new to the All Black jersey.. RUGBY UNION.
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The Blues' Sir John Kirwan speaks to media before a training session, Super Rugby, Unitec, Auckland, March 11, 2015 Getty Images Craig Dowd May 13, 2015, 05:47 PM ET Close
John Kirwan All Black rugby star suffered in silence with mental
Kirwan will bring international experience to the role having played for the All Blacks when they won the World Cup back in 1987 and has also coached Italy (2002-2005) and Japan (2007-2011) in.
New Zealand born rugby union footballer John Kirwan of the All
Ahead of the All Blacks crunch Pool A game against Italy on Friday 29 September (Saturday 30 September NZT), relive John Kirwan's incredible try against Ital.
John Kirwan of the New Zealand All Blacks, circa 1990. Sport de rugby
John James Patrick Kirwan was born on 16 December 1964 in Auckland and is regarded as one of the great New Zealand wings. The back three player made his club debut in 1983 and played domestically for Marist Brothers Old Boys RFC - a side which also produced Robin Brooke, Zinzan Brooke, Isaia Toeava and Francis Saili - and Auckland.
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John Kirwan Playing Career Playing Career Summary Games Positions Played Teammates Opposite Numbers Opposition Teams Vital Statistics Born Wednesday, 16th December, 1964 Current Age 59 years and 20 days Known Family Links Grandfather Jack Kirwan Biography
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Former Japan national rugby team head coach John Kirwan looks on prior to a Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and New Zealand in Paris, on Sept. 8, 2023. (Getty/Kyodo) "I have realized I am not so much a technical coach as a manager," he said.
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Speaking on The Breakdown panel, Kirwan claimed that Ireland had become the world's best team after coming back from 1-nil down to make history with a series win on New Zealand soil. But it was the path ahead for the All Blacks that troubled him most, after watching a 'clunky display' of attack that failed to deliver in such an important.
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Rugby's Greatest: John Kirwan When John Kirwan sprinted and swerved from his own 22 to cross the Italy try-line during the very first World Cup match in 1987, the All Black couldn't have guessed that try would still be rated by many as the greatest scored at a RWC tournament fully 28 years later.
All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan goes from rugby coach to digital
In the first game of the first ever Rugby World Cup, John Kirwan was starting on the wing for New Zealand.
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All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan has hailed the Springboks' planning for the Rugby World Cup and their shift in tactics after defeating France in the quarter-finals.
Rugby World Cup All Blacks wing John Kirwan reveals keys to his 1987
Sir John Kirwan's 80m solo classic gave lift-off to the first RWC in 1987 - and he reckons another All Blacks touchdown is the best of 2019.. TOKYO, 1 Nov - As he prepares for a Rugby World Cup final which will be a truly global spectacle watched by millions, the great New Zealand winger Sir John Kirwan can reflect with a smile on just how.
Kirwan still upbeat about playoffs
John Kirwan. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) New Zealanders were not happy with the officiating after their team's 12-11 loss to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final. The final was marred by cards, with All Blacks skipper Sam Cane also copping a red card.
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John Kirwan lit up the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 with a try from near his own line in the opening match against Italy, a score h. 29 June, 2007 On the 20 year anniversary of the Rugby World Cup's first ever match, we relive the 1987 tournament through the eyes of some of its leading stars.
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The 1987 Rugby World Cup was the first Rugby World Cup.It was co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia - New Zealand hosted 21 matches (17 pool stage matches, two quarter-finals, the third-place play-off and the final) while Australia hosted 11 matches (seven pool matches, two quarter-finals and both semi-finals).The tournament was won by New Zealand, who were the strong favourites and won all.
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Rugby All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan calls for leadership change at
After retiring from rugby in 1999, John Kirwan stayed with the NEC Green Rockets and became the club's coach. Then, in 2001, he left to become an assistant with the Blues.Since, he's held a number of coaching positions, including stints as the head coach of the Blues and Barbarians.He's also been the head coach of Japan and Italy.He last held a coaching position in 2015.