Brian odriscoll in my book has been the greatest player ireland has ever seen. The inside story from the lions head coach 01 by gatland, warren isbn. Out this week, you may have noticed the former wales coachs book, and the various interviews. Nov 17, 2001 irish coach warren gatland was concerned enough to make a few changes to the irish lineout calls because of nesdales new role in new zealands coaching setup. Warren gatland has named an unchanged side for irelands opening pool e fixture against the usa on saturday evening. Wood angered warren gatland in the autumn of 20 when. Historical records and family trees related to charles gatland. Keith wood says ireland job was the turning point for stubborn warren gatland he changed immediately afterwards, said wood of gatland s postireland career. Warren gatland did not hold back in his criticism of former ireland hooker wood and revealed brian odriscoll gave him a. Former ireland hooker keith wood believes that the british and irish lions squad will feature a high proportion of welsh players. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. News corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. I was always much more careful of gatland s wife trudi than warren.
Keith wood born 27 january 1972 is an irish former international rugby union footballer who played hooker for ireland, the lions, garryowen, harlequins and munster. Mar 07, 2008 keith wood remembers the surreal circumstances he found himself in when he found out that ireland had sacked warren gatland. A disappointing crowd of barely 30,000 was growing restless until the irrepressible keith wood intervened in the closing stages. Gatland became the recordholder of the most games for waikato near the end of the 1994 season. Keith wood says ireland job was the turning point for stubborn warren gatland. Brian robinson got his four back in 1991 and now wood has joined him in the record books. Eddie jones on best behaviour in first wales clash since gatland exit. Coach warren gatland later explained tongueincheek why he replaced wood. Keith wood born 27 january 1972 is an irish former international rugby union. Warren gatland describes former ireland captain keith wood as a me feiner kiwi was responding to criticism of his decision to leave brian odriscoll out of final lions test. Warren gatland s call to drop brian odriscoll for australia clash a terrible mistake, claims keith wood former lions and ireland internationals reacted with anger and disbelief to. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
Warren gatland describes former ireland captain keith wood as a. Charles gatland historical records and family trees. In taking charge of the british and irish lions for next years tour of new zealand, warren gatland will become the highestpaid coach in their history. Ireland national rugby union team tours wikimili, the. He changed immediately afterwards, said wood of gatlands. Warren gatland all the very latest news on wales rugby. Gatland was accused by former lions keith wood and austin healey of betraying lions tradition by naming 10 wales players in his starting. Wasps coach warren gatland, once connacht coach himself, had heard talk of the young buck. We are better than the rest and victory is in our hands. Nov 17, 2019 warren gatland has never been one for blandness, and he wasnt about to start with his autobiography.
Bryn gatland born 10 may 1995 is a new zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a flyhalf for north harbour in new zealands domestic mitre 10 cup and the blues in the international super rugby competition. Rte details how the two had a falling out way back in. Warren gatland describes former ireland captain keith wood as. He felt that, even after a few seasons, the former newcastle falcons frontrow man would have had a reasonable idea of what ireland were trying to do. Wood says ireland stint turning point for stubborn gatland. Oct 16, 2017 warren gatland, left, shakes hands with sean obrien during the lions 2017 tour of new zealand which the irishman later contended should have been a whitewash for the tourists. Gatland was also head coach of the british and irish lions on their 20 tour of australia, where they won the test. Warren gatland blasts selfobsessed keith wood over lions. As keith wood said, gatland seems bemused by the suggestion that the captaincy. Warren gatland, left, has voiced his disapproval of the criticism levelled at his lions selections and tactics by keith wood, right, who was his. Former lion keith wood has spoken out about coach warren gatland s decision to drop brian odriscoll from the british and irish lions. Brother overshadowed warren gatlands exit telegraph. Gatland needs irish to rediscover form the independent.
Keith wood tells off the balls joe molloy about his lions experiences and also feels shane williams very temporary call up to the tour is not right. Former ireland captain keith wood believes warren gatland has made a terrible mistake by leaving brian odriscoll out of the british and irish lions deciding test against australia. Warren gatland signing in the line of fire whsmith blog. Those featured include worldclass players and characters who have contributed to lions folklore, such as karl mullen, jack kyle, fergus slattery, tom kiernan, mike gibson and syd millar and the account is brought up to date with contributions from the likes of keith wood. Keith wood denies criticism of victorious 20 british. Warren gatland did not hold back in his criticism of former ireland hooker wood and revealed brian odriscoll gave him a christmas card as a. Keith gatland is the author of all things being english 0. Gatland is the son of former rugby union footballer and current coach warren gatland. Warren gatland hits back at sniping from his lions flanker. It is the second time the kiwi press have stuck the boot into their countryman and tried to h. This book includes a complete reference section featuring every irish.
And the twotimes lions tourist also accused gatland of failing to respect the tradition of the combined home nations representative side. Sep 11, 2018 warren gatland s in the line of fire is the ultimate chronicle of this summers remarkable lions tour to new zealand home of the fearsome all blacks, the double world champions which culminated in an historic and nerveshredding series draw. Keith wood knows exactly why peter omahony made the lions. Warren gatlands explosive insinuations light the fuse as. Warren gatland will coach the lions, who had an acrimonious relationship with wood. Kenneth william gatland british interplanetary society. He was nicknamed the raging potato because of his bald head. Jul 03, 20 former ireland captain keith wood believes warren gatland has made a terrible mistake by leaving brian odriscoll out of the british and irish lions deciding test against australia. It felt like i was being drained of blood, drop by drop. Since he became coach in 2007, wales have won four six nations titles, including three grand slams, and reached the semifinal of the 2019 and 2011 world cup. Keith wood knows exactly why peter omahony made the lions squad. Explore books by warren gatland with our selection at. Terrible mistake to axe brian odriscoll from final lions test. Gatty goes batty over selfobsessed keith wood joe is.
Out this week, you may have noticed the former wales coachs book, and. Likewise, ireland legend keith wood, who gatland publicly clashed. Warren gatland to become highestpaid british and irish lions. Out this week, you may have noticed the former wales coachs book, and the various interviews hes conducted to promote it, have earned quite a few headlines in the past few days. Warren gatland blasts selfobsessed keith wood over.
Gatlands autobiography was always going to be one of the more highly anticipated rugby books of recent years, and it delivers what youd hope. Warren gatland defends decision to drop brian odriscoll. Improve yourself, find your inspiration, share with friends. Former lions hooker keith wood says the decision to drop brian. Keith wood has 40 books on goodreads with 5946 ratings. Wood blasts odriscoll axing former ireland captain keith wood believes warren gatland has made a terrible mistake by leaving brian odriscoll out of the british and irish lions deciding test. Warren gatland latest news, breaking stories and comment. This article is a list of tours by the ireland national rugby union team.
Former lions hooker keith wood says the decision to drop brian odriscoll for the final test is a terrible mistake. The flashpoint came after irelands noshow at murrayfield, in a six. Ireland and lions captain keith wood knows exactly why warren gatland and his coaching staff selected the cork con man. Hooker keith wood urged him to stick him straight into the national team.
Warren gatlands in the line of fire is the ultimate chronicle of this summers remarkable lions tour to new zealand home of the fearsome all blacks, the double world champions which culminated in an historic and nerveshredding series draw. Warren gatland played 17 noninternational matches for new zealand. Lurgan rugby club are proud to announce that warren david gatland obe will be our next gala dinner speaker on friday 25th may 2018 at. Earlier today wales and lions coach warren gatland took part in an online question and answers session where he. Keith wood says ireland job was the turning point for stubborn. Oct 24, 20 warren gatland blasts selfobsessed keith wood over lions criticism. The opening chapters of a life before wales, and indeed rugby coaching, are genuinely fascinating, while the chronicling of his 12 years in charge of our national team is littered with moments that will inform, surprise and entertain. Jun 27, 2017 warren gatland has been called a clown as the feud between the lions and all blacks took another twist. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names.
The book is the head coachs candid record of the perspiration and inspiration, the withering. The kiwi coach of wales was the subject of wood s ire in july after brian o. The new zealander took the role in 2007 and has since led wales to two grand slams in the six nations 2008 and 2012, along with. Warren gatland blasts selfobsessed keith wood over lions criticism. Lions coach warren gatland responded with scathing criticism of his former ireland captain keith wood today. Warren gatland today fired a broadside at keith wood, labelling the former irish captain a me feiner after his personal attacks during the lions tour. Wood captained ireland in thinner times, although he is generally credited with starting, with the then coach warren gatland, the rejuvenation. Keith wood says ireland job was the turning point for. Jul 10, 2014 ranking the 25 biggest controversies in rugby history. That is before you weigh up the value of odriscolls experience. Wales coach warren gatland and england boss eddie jones should both be part of the british and irish lions coaching team in new zealand next summer, says former lion keith wood. On leaving school, he attended the hawker aircraft technical school prior to joining the hawker design staff in 1941 under sydney camm.
Warren gatland is the wales rugby union national team coach. Keith wood denies criticism of victorious 20 british lions tour was antiwelsh as he maintains brian odriscoll was poorly treated. Warren gatland is one of the most renowned rugby coaches of the. Gatland has made a terrible mistake lock alun wyn jones captains the side while the 10strong contingent equals the record for wales the previous occasion. Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on warren gatland. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. It was keith wood, the nearest thing to a master of the spoken word ever produced by the front row union, who captured the strangeness of the irish mood on the eve of their penultimate match of. Brian odriscoll lions omission a terrible mistake, says. Warren david gatland, obe born 17 september 1963 is a new zealand rugby union coach, formerly the head coach of wales. Nov 18, 2017 its just one paragraph in a book full of them, but with his thinly veiled threat that he had the power to reveal explosive details about the all blacks, warren gatland has lit the fuse on what. Bbc sport rugby union gatland wary of nesdales knowhow. Warren gatland has never been one for blandness, and he wasnt about to start with his autobiography. Oct 24, 20 earlier today wales and lions coach warren gatland took part in an online question and answers session where he had an informed choice of words for his former captain keith wood. Brian odriscoll call a terrible mistake keith wood.
The family moved to tolworth where ken attended tolworth junior school and later hollyfield school in surbiton. Wood captained ireland in thinner times, although he is generally credited with starting, with the then coach warren gatland, the rejuvenation that has made the irish 64 favourites to head into. In 2001, that player was keith wood and the coach in question was warren gatland. Rugby legend keith wood open to the joint british and irish league. Keith wood born 27 january 1972 is an irish former international rugby union footballer who played hooker for ireland, the lions, garryowen, harlequins and. Former ireland captain keith wood believes warren gatland has made a terrible mistake by leaving brian odriscoll out of the british and irish. Ken gatland was born in richmond on 20th october 1924, and lived briefly in twickenham. Warren gatland says vitriolic criticism reduced joy of lions victory.
The irish centre was tipped to captain the side against. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. London warren gatland turned into the formidable coach he is now thanks to his bittersweet experiences with the ireland national side, former captain keith wood told afp on wednesday. Likewise, ireland legend keith wood, who gatland has since publicly.
Susan hassall taught gatland as a pupil, and has been the headmaster of the school for 17 years. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. We dislike them the most the very modern irelandwales rivalry. Join facebook to connect with warren gatland and others you may know. Ireland national rugby union team tours news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2017 learn how and when to remove this template message this article is a list of tours by the ireland national rugby union team. Wood blasts odriscoll axing former ireland captain keith wood believes warren gatland has made a terrible mistake by leaving brian odriscoll out of the final test. Warren gatland says andy farrell was taken on the lions tour partly so the. Warren gatland describes former ireland captain keith wood. Warren gatlands autobiography addresses some of welsh rugbys biggest.