The Eddie O'Sullivan interview: 'If I had it back, I would have stopped to smell the roses'

"It is 18 years since his era as Ireland head coach ended. He paved the way for future success but his final years in charge came with a cost and a few regrets"

"Eddie O'Sullivan was at home in Galway last month when he got messages on his phone about a horror scene unfolding in Providence, Rhode Island."

"An active shooter was on the loose at Brown University, where O'Sullivan works as technical advisor for the men's rugby squad. He would have been in America - except the rugby team were knocked out of the national championship the previous weekend, so he returned to Ireland for the winter."

Eddie O'Sullivan's tenure as Ireland head coach concluded eighteen years ago. His leadership helped establish foundations that contributed to subsequent achievements. His final years in charge incurred costs and left him with a number of regrets. O'Sullivan now works as a technical advisor for the men's rugby squad at Brown University. He was at home in Galway recently when he received messages about a serious incident unfolding in Providence, Rhode Island. An active shooter was reported at Brown. He would have been in America if the team had not been eliminated from the national championship, prompting his return to Ireland for the winter.

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