RIP: Munster coach dies in tragic paragliding accident in Cape Town

World Rugby has expressed its sadness at the passing of Munster Rugby Elite Performance Officer Greig Oliver following an accident in South Africa on Monday.

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He was 58.

Oliver was killed when his tandem glider collided with another paraglider in Sea Point. 

As a player, Oliver competed in the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 for Scotland before establishing a reputation as a talented coach of up-and-coming talent with Ireland ‘A’, Ireland U20 between 2011-2014, and more recently with Munster.

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He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Oliver was the father of Ireland U20 scrumhalf Jack Oliver, whom he was supporting with his family at the World Rugby U20 Championship.

World Rugby chairperson Sir Bill Beaumont said: “On behalf of World Rugby and the global rugby family, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Oliver family, the Ireland U20 squad and the Irish rugby community at this difficult time.

“All the players at the World Rugby U20 Championship stand in solidarity with Jack, his team-mates and the Oliver family and a moment’s silence will be observed across all of Tuesday’s matches as a mark of respect. We have also offered our full support to the Ireland team in South Africa.”

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