Eric Miller

Eric Miller returned to Ireland in 1998, signing for Ulster, but after only a short while he eventually joined back up with Leinster where he would see out the rest of his club career before hanging up his boots in 2006. During this time, he made over 150 appearances for the side and was instrumental in helping them win the 2001-02 Celtic League title.

At international level, Eric Miller won his first senior cap in 1997 following some impressive form for then club Leicester. He had previously played for Ireland as a schoolboy and at U21 level where he won the Triple Crown in 1996. In total, Eric Miller made 48 appearances for Ireland and earned 30 points. Notable career highlights for him included playing in the 1999 and 2003 World Cups. Miller’s abilities and prowess as a number 8 also saw him selected for the British & Irish Lions in the 1997 tour of South Africa. In addition, he played for the Barbarians several times between 1998 and 2005.

Following his professional playing career – and in addition to playing Gaelic football – Eric Miller has had a series of successful spells as a rugby union coach. Most recently he has coached a number of amateur Irish clubs as well as the Catholic University School in Dublin.