A UPSer, rugby coach and ally - UPS
Leadership on and off the pitch in Ireland
For Shane Dunne, rugby is a lifelong passion. After decades as a player and coach, he stepped in at the helm of the Emerald Warriors RFC – a team that not only plays competitively at home and abroad, but also creates an affirming and inclusive space for LGBTQ players and spectators. The club is represented by 85% players who identify as gay.
Shane has been with UPS for eight years – starting as a package car driver in Dublin and working his way through different roles in sales and operations to become an operations manager.
He also trains the Emerald Warriors Club’s first and second teams three times a week and leads them during their weekend matches. Shane’s coaching was not only a chance to lend his experience to a local rugby team, but also an opportunity to develop as an ally.
Leadership on and off the pitch in Ireland
For Shane Dunne, rugby is a lifelong passion. After decades as a player and coach, he stepped in at the helm of the Emerald Warriors RFC – a team that not only plays competitively at home and abroad, but also creates an affirming and inclusive space for LGBTQ players and spectators. The club is represented by 85% players who identify as gay.
Shane has been with UPS for eight years – starting as a package car driver in Dublin and working his way through different roles in sales and operations to become an operations manager.
He also trains the Emerald Warriors Club’s first and second teams three times a week and leads them during their weekend matches. Shane’s coaching was not only a chance to lend his experience to a local rugby team, but also an opportunity to develop as an ally.