Greig Oliver, a well-known figure in the world of Munster Rugby and a former Scotland international, was in South Africa to support his son Jack, who is a scrum-half in Ireland’s U-20s squad for the World Rugby Championship. Tragically, Greig Oliver passed away in an accident, and the IRFU expressed its deep sadness in a statement.
Greig Oliver had a significant presence in the rugby community, particularly in Munster Rugby, where he held coaching roles with Garryowen, Munster ‘A’, and more recently as the Elite Performance Officer since 2011. He was also an assistant coach for the Ireland U20 side from 2011 to 2014. The IRFU Chief Executive, Kevin Potts, extended his sincere condolences to the Oliver family, acknowledging the immense impact Greig had on the development of young players during his time at Munster Rugby.
The CEO of Munster Rugby, Ian Flanagan, also paid tribute to the former international scrum-half, highlighting his popular nature, sense of humor, and infectious enthusiasm for the game. He described Greig Oliver as a devoted family man and expressed the shock felt by the Munster and Irish Rugby community over his tragic passing.
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont offered his deepest sympathies to the Oliver family, the Ireland U20 squad, and the wider Irish rugby community. He announced that a moment of silence would be observed during all Tuesday’s matches at the World Rugby U20 Championship as a mark of respect. The Ireland U-20s squad was already mourning the deaths of Andrew O’Donnell and Max Wall, former students of St. Michael’s College in Dublin and fellow squad members. To honor their memory, the team planned to wear black armbands in their upcoming game against Fiji.
In summary, the passing of Greig Oliver has deeply saddened the rugby community, with tributes pouring in from the IRFU, Munster Rugby, and World Rugby. His contributions as a coach and his role as a supportive father will be remembered, and his loss will be felt deeply by those who knew him.
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