Brian Walsh (born 21 October 1969) is an Irish former rugby union player and current coach.
Internationally, Walsh was selected in the Ireland squad that toured Australia in 1994, but he never won any caps.
[1] A proud Corkman, Walsh played for local club Cork Constitution and transitioned into coaching after his playing career, being appointed Con's head coach and leading them to All-Ireland League titles in 1998–98 and 2007–08, and one All-Ireland Cup in 2005–06.
[2] He joined the Munster Academy Board in 2013, and coached Presentation Brothers College's team during the 2014 Munster Schools Rugby Senior Cup, as well as Cork Con's under-20s team.
[2][3][4][5] After two seasons under Foley's leadership, Munster decided to appoint a director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, and Walsh left the provinces coaching team, with his role largely being covered by former Munster player Felix Jones.