From Warwick in Queensland, Australia, a teacher by profession, (BE in Physical Education from Queensland University of Technology), he played Rugby Union (inside centre) with Queensland Schoolboys and Eastern Districts and Rugby League with Queensland U16s/19s, Australian Universities as well as professionally for two seasons with the Brisbane Broncos.
The 37 year old joined Munster in February 2005 as Defence Coach and the following season - with his role expanded to Defence / Backs / Skills Coach - played a central role in Munster securing their first ever Heineken Cup title.
He enjoyed further Heineken Cup success in 2008 when Munster triumphed against Toulouse and in 2009, his first season as Munster Director of Rugby, took the squad to the semi final of the Heineken Cup and victory in the Magners League.
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