Former Ireland coach Jim Davidson died over the weekend following a lengthy illness. The 64-year-old  was in charge of Ireland from 1987 to 1990.

Born in Armagh, Davidson moved to England as a young child and, despite playing England at schools level, returned to Belfast as a student and represented Ulster.

He went on to win six international caps for Ireland at flanker before moving into coaching. Having cut his teeth at Queens University, Davidson was appointed Ulster coach where he masterminded the famous 1984 win over the touring Wallabies.

He succeeded Mick Doyle as Ireland coach in 1987, enjoying a three-year stint in charge of the national side.