Leinster Rugby are delighted to confirm the Management team for season 2004/2005.
- Director of Rugby: Declan Kidney
- Team Manager: Paul McNaughton
- Assistant Coaches: Bobby Byrne, Roly Meates, Gerry Murphy
- Strength Coach: Dave Fagan
- Fitness Coach: Jason Cowman
- Operations Manager: David McHugh
- Technical Analyst: Emmet Farrell
- Team Doctors: Arthur Tanner, Jim McShane
- Physiotherapist: Frances Davis
- Physiotherapist: TBA
- Team Masseur: Tony Coffey
- Kit Manager: Johnny O'Hagan
Commercial Department:
- Commercial Manager: Conor Hanratty
- Public Relations Officer: Peter Breen
Speaking today, Leinster Rugby Chief Executive Michael Dawson said:
"We are pleased to have assembled a Management team for Leinster Rugby which combines substantial capability and in-depth experience in the various strands that are important to a professional rugby set-up.
"I am delighted to confirm the backroom team for the coming season. Paul McNaughton, Bobby Byrne and Gerry Murphy will bring great expertise allied to the experience of Roly Meates and the remainder of our technical staff who we have retained.
"These are exciting times for Leinster and I welcome all of our new appointments. I am confident that we have the right blend to take Leinster forward."
Dawson also confirmed that Leinster Rugby is now the official name of the Leinster Senior team.