Jason Cowman spent 10 years with Leinster before joining the Ireland set-up
Jason Cowman was a key figure in the Ireland set-up during the team’s four Six Nations titles and two Grand Slams. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
“Jason contributed a huge amount to Irish rugby over 15 years and we thank him for his incredible service over that time,” said Ireland head coach Andy Farrell.FAI expects Government clarity on €10m annual funding for club academy by DecemberSince making the move, Cowman has joined the FAI’s assistant director of coaching Shane Robinson at recent Ireland under-15 and under-21 matches.
“Jason has a role which is to the players first and to the game second, and that’s very rare to find,” Dr Liam Hennessy, former IRFU director of fitness, told The Irish Independent.
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