Tag Archives: Bernard Jackman

On Saturday, Leinster take on Glasgow in the Pro14 final in Celtic Park as they look to retain the title they impressively won last season. The Warriors will no doubt prove stiff competition for Leo Cullen’s men, but Leinster’s Champions Cup final defeat to Saracens earlier this month may give them an extra incentive to once again take home the …

Bernard Jackman put it simply when asked why he was removed from the position of head coach of the Dragons.  “I didn’t win enough games is the honest answer,” Jackman told RTÉ 2FM’s Game On. Jackman was in his second season in charge of the Welsh club. Results were poor during Jackaman’s tenure but it was accepted that his first season …

The Dragons have parted ways with head coach Bernard Jackman according to multiple reports this morning.  Jackman took over from Kingsley Jones ahead of the 2017/2018 season and he suffered a disappointing first season in charge which yielded just two victories in the Guinness PRO14. Although the first season was one to forget, progress was expected in Jackman’s second season in …

Bernard Jackman has been given a four-week stadium ban, with the final two weeks suspended until the end of the season, due to the comments the former Ireland hooker made in the aftermath of the Dragons’ loss to the Cardiff Blues in October.  The Dragons lost to the Cardiff Blues 15-23 at Rodney Parade and a week later, Jackman made …

As first seasons go, they don’t get much tougher than Bernard Jackman’s opening campaign as head coach of the Dragons.  When Jackman took over at the Welsh region ahead of the 2017/18 campaign, his mission was a clear one; to make the Dragons the top club in Wales and remove their long-lasting tag as the country’s whipping boys. Everything needed …

Harrison Keddie signs new contract with Dragons

A day doesn’t seem to go by without there being some positive news relating to Welsh PRO14 outfit The Dragons.  Bernard Jackman’s side are coming off the back of a spirited draw at home to Ulster, a game which they really should have won. While off the pitch, they have confirmed the signing of Ross Moriarty for next season. It …

When the Welsh Rugby Union outlined their plans to the change the current rules surrounding Welsh foreign-based players representing the national side, many predicted that it would lead to the retainment of Welsh talent in the country and also to the return of some of their top players who ply their trade abroad.  That certainly seems to be the case …

Ahead of Dragons’ PRO14 clash with Ulster on Friday night, head coach Bernard Jackman has weighed in on the IRFU’s decision not pick foreign-based players for national duty. The unofficial policy has been in the news of late following the revelation from Munster’s Simon Zebo that he will be leaving the club at the season in order to take a …

​Former Ireland international Bernard Jackman has been discussing Simon Zebo's controversial omission from Joe Schmidt's latest squad.

Former Ireland rugby international Bernard Jackman has been announced as head coach of Pro12 side Newport-Gwent Dragons. The former Grenoble coach has moved to the Welsh club, who finished in 11th place in last season’s competition, behind Italian side Benetton Rugbyon points differnce – and only ahead of Zebre – the other Italian representitive, who only won three games all year. …

Reports from South Africa have suggested that Munster Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus is set to leave the province at the end of the season. The report, should it turn out to be completely accurate, will come as a huge blow to the Irish province, who had been undergoing something of a revival recently and have already had to adjust with …

Top 14 strugglers Grenoble and Bernard Jackman have parted ways with immediate effect following an announcement on Tuesday that their adventures together had come to an end. Jackman joined up with the French side in 2011 and first worked as a consultant before assuming a coaching role at the club last year. Grenoble have unfortunately struggled under the Irishman’s leadership …

French rugby was shocked this week when Paris Top 14 sides Racing 92 and Stade Francais announced that they are to merge at the end of the season, thus throwing into the doubt the future of numerous players across both rosters. With Stade players choosing to strike over the move and Racing players nervously looking over their shoulders, little has …

New is breaking on Tuesday that struggling Top 14 side Grenoble and head coach Bernard Jackman have agreed to go their separate ways following a difficult campaign this season. Former Ireland international Jackman, has been with the the south of France outfit since 2011, serving as a consultant and forwards coach before taking over as head coach in 2016. According …

Bernard Jackman sits high among the early forecasted favourites to replace Lam at Connacht. Following the news today that Connacht’s much lauded head coach will be swapping the helm of Guinness Pro12 champions for potential second tier English rugby next season, names are already being touted as to who will take the hot seat in Galway. Paddy Power confirm that the …

Grenoble have not enjoyed the best start to the season. Languishing in 13th place on the Top 14 table and in danger of being relegated to the Pro D2, Grenoble are suffering through a difficult season. To date Bernard Jackman’s side have only registered two wins, one of which was against bottom side Bayonne. Despite the need for some solidarity within …