Irish boss vows to fight on

Updated 15.30 Mon Oct 01 2007

Keywords: Ireland, World Cup, rugby, sport

Eddie O'Sullivan is vowing to fight on despite Ireland crashing out of the World Cup at the pool stage for the first time in the tournament's history.

Irish rugby fans are disappointed having seen their side fail to reach the knockout stages in France but O'Sullivan has no intention of quitting.

"I've a contract with the IRFU that runs for another four years and I intend to see that out" - Eddie O'Sullivan

He said: "I wouldn't agree with the statement it's time to change either myself of any of the coaching team. I've a contract with the IRFU that runs for another four years and I intend to see that out.

"The World Cup hasn't gone well but I still feel that there's no doubt I have the appetite for this job and that this team can get back to where they were only five months ago.

"I suppose memories are very short in this business and it's been highlighted that things have gone wrong for us at a time when there's huge exposure.

"If I didn't think that I had the ability to take the team forward, I wouldn't take the job on. I have the appetite and the energy for this job."