PSA Academies are delighted to announce that Munster & Irish legend Denis Leamy will be joining our coaching team for the PSA Rugby Academy Limerick, running from Sunday 14 July to Friday 19 July.
Denis will join Johan Taylor and Ben Swindlehurst as head coaches for our high performance rugby programme at our inaugural Munster-based Academy in Limerick.
With players from U11 to U17 representing 16 Munster clubs plus clubs from the US, France, Spain and Singapore, the Academy is shaping up to be a fantastic showcase of young rugby talent hosted at the Villiers School venue.
Speaking on the announcement of his involvement, Denis said “I’m excited to be joining Johan, Ben and all the PSA Academies team for the PSA Rugby Academy Limerick. From the minute my ex-Munster teammate Johne Murphy approached me about my availability and chatted through the PSA Academies programme and philosophy, I was keen to be involved and I’m really looking forward to working with some of the best young talent from across Munster, plus our international players, to help assess, develop and support them in taking a big step towards maximising their potential this July.”
Read more about Denis in his PSA Academies Coaching Profile Q&A below.
There are still limited places still available for the PSA Rugby Academy Limerick so if interested, check out the Academy programme today and book ASAP via https://aspltd.wpengine.com/academies/limerick/.
| Question/Area | Answer |
| Full Name | Denis Patrick Leamy |
| Clubs as Player | UCC, Cork Constitution FC & Munster Rugby |
| Playing Honours | CLUB
144 Munster Caps Heineken Cup Winner 2006, 2008 Magners League Winner 2003, 2009, 2011 INTERNATIONAL 57 Ireland Caps RWC Appearances 2007, 2011 Six Nations Grand Slam Winner 2009 Six Nations Triple Crown Winner 2007, 2009 Six Nations Championship 2009 |
| Current Coaching Position(s) | Cashel RFC & Rockwell College |
| Coaching Honours | Munster Schools Senior Cup 2015
Munster Junior League Division 1 Winners – Clonmel RFC Munster Junior Cup Winners – Clonmel RFC |
| Coaching Speciality | Attack, Defence & Set Plays |
| Coaching Pet Hates | Knock Ons |
| Most Likely To Say When Coaching | “Well done lads!” |
| Least Likely To Say When Coaching | “Well done ref!” |
| Best Player You Played With? | Brian O’Driscoll |
| Best Player You’ve Coached? | Bill Johnson / Sean O’Connor |
| Which C.A.R.D.S. feature is Most Important for A Young Player? (Creativity, Awareness, Resilience, Decision Making, Self Organisation)? | Resilience |
| Favourite Physical Exercise? | Farming |
| Most Looking Forward To At The PSA Rugby Academy? | Working with future Munster Rugby stars |
| Dream Coaching Job? | Munster |
| Best Rugby Experience To Date? | Winning the Heineken Cup |
| Favourite Current Player? | Tadgh Beirne |
| Favourite Rugby Ground? | Thomond Park |
| Favourite Pro Rugby Jersey? | New Munster Kit |
| Favourite Rugby Podcast/Programme? | Against the Head on RTE |
| Who Wins the 2019 RWC? | Ireland! |
