Mike was appointed the Development Manager for Newcastle Falcons and Sale Sharks in August 2018.

An ex-Ireland, Leinster, Connacht, Newcastle and Wasps player, Mike retired from professional rugby in 2017. He has since combined working for Vodafone with coaching in Ireland. He joins the RPA following a 17 year playing career and brings with him a wealth of experience of professional rugby and the off-field personal development and welfare needs of players.