Mike Catt
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Michael John Catt OBE is a South African-born former rugby union player who played for the England national rugby union team. He played professionally for the clubs London Irish and Bath. He earned 75 international caps for England and played in two World Cup Finals, in 2003 and 2007. With his appearance in the October 2007 final, at age 36 years 1 month, he became the oldest ever player to play in a Rugby World Cup final. Since 2008, Catt has coached various rugby teams, and has since 2019 been an assistant coach for the Ireland national rugby team.
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'Let them keep talking' - Catt shrugs off Boks commentsIreland assistant coach Mike Catt shrugs off recent comments made by South Africa players in the build-up to next month's Test series between the sides.BBC Sport - Published | |
Goodman to replace Catt as Ireland backs coachLeinster assistant coach Andrew Goodman is to replace Mike Catt as Ireland's backs coach at the end of the season.BBC Sport - Published | |
Sexton's ban has worked in Ireland's favour - CattIreland attack coach Mike Catt believes Johnny Sexton's suspension in the build-up to the Rugby World Cup has ultimately benefitted the team.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hansen's Ireland absence a selection call - CattMike Catt says Mack Hansen's absence from Ireland's World Cup opener against Romania is a selection decision and nothing to do with discipline.BBC Sport - Published | |
Sheehan missing World Cup would be a 'big loss'Ireland attack coach Mike Catt says the team still do not know the extent of Dan Sheehan's injury, but admits not having the hooker for the World Cup would be a "big loss".BBC Sport - Published | |
Ireland progressing well towards emulating England Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt believes Ireland are "going in the right direction" towards emulating his "life-changing" achievement of winning the World Cup with England in 2003.BBC Sport - Published | |
