Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to improve further as they face Italy in round two

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is expecting even higher standards from his side when they face Italy in the second round of the Six Nations on Sunday at Aviva Stadium.
10 February 2024

'Ireland will aim for Grand Slam in Six Nations' - Andy Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insisted that his side is determined to repeat their Grand Slam success of the last year in the upcoming Six Nations tournament.
23 January 2024

Andy Farrell confident of striking balance between Ireland and Lions roles

Andy Farrell expressed complete confidence that his Irish team will not face setbacks during his sabbatical to coach the British and Irish Lions in 2025.
12 January 2024

Andy Farrell appointed head coach of British and Irish Lions for 2025 tour of Australia

Ireland boss Andy Farrell has been appointed the head coach of the British and Irish Lions side for the 2025 tour of Australia.
11 January 2024

Ireland confirm attack coach Mike Catt's departure in 2024

The Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that attack coach Mike Catt will be leaving his role in next year.
16 December 2023

Head coach Andy Farrell signs long-term contract with Ireland

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has recommitted his future with the Irish Rugby Football Union after signing a long-term deal until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
14 December 2023

'World Cup will be a wide open competition' - Ireland coach Andy Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is expecting a stiff challenge at the Rugby World Cup with his side kicking off their campaign against Romania in Bordeaux on Saturday.
2 September 2023

Can England really deliver in Dublin and stun Ireland in latest pre-World Cup showdown?

To say the first two World Cup warm-up matches for Steve Borthwick have been challenging might be an understatement but regardless of what has gone on, England now need to begin generating some momentum.
18 August 2023

Andy Farrell 'unbelievably proud of Ireland's after win against France

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell heaped praises on his side following their win over France in the second round of the Six Nations tournament in Dublin on Saturday.
13 February 2023

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to focus more on defence

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell believes holding the defence will be the key to succeed against France in the second round of the Six Nations tournament.
10 February 2023

Andy Farrell pleased with Ireland's preparation ahead of Six Nations

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell expressed pleasure over his side's preparation leading to the Six Nations tournament.
4 February 2023

Ireland call-up Ross Byrne ahead of clash against Australia

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has called up Leinster out-half Ross Byrne to the squad ahead of the autumn international clash against Australia.
15 November 2022

Autumn series will greatly aid Ireland in World Cup preparation - Andy Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell believes the upcoming autumn internationals will aid in their preparation for the Rugby World Cup next year.
4 November 2022

Simon Zebo ahead of Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series campaign

Ahead of an Autumn Nations Series campaign that includes games with the Springboks, Fiji and Australia, former Ireland international Simon Zebo spoke about some of the topics that surround Andy Farrell’s team.
3 November 2022

Ireland will be up for the New Zealand challenge - Andy Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell believes his side will be prepare for the challenge as they face New Zealand in a three-game Test series next month.
26 June 2022

Jones hoping England’s physicality will give them edge over Ireland

Ahead of England’s potentially decisive clash with Ireland at Twickenham, Eddie Jones spoke about pressing baristas, England’s physicality and how England’s attack is close to clicking into gear under Martin Gleeson.
10 March 2022

After a statement win, can Andy Farrell lead Ireland to bigger things?

Ireland's result over New Zealand suggests Farrell's side can generate some momentum ahead of the next World Cup as they look to avoid a repeat of what happened after their 2018 All Blacks triumph.
16 November 2021

‘World Cup on the radar’ – Johnny Sexton on Ireland’s mentality shift

Ahead of his team’s Autumn Nations Series opener against Japan on Saturday, Johnny Sexton spoke about building towards the Rugby World Cup in 2023 and looking over his shoulder at the talent emerging at fly-half.
1 November 2021

Andy Farrell lavishes praise on 'once-in-a-generation type of player' Johnny Sexton

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell heaped praises on skipper Johnny Sexton ahead of the upcoming autumn international campaign where they face Japan, New Zealand and Argentina.
29 October 2021

Ireland coach Andy Farrell set to join Lions backroom staff for South Africa tour

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is reported to join the coaching panel of British and Irish Lions for their upcoming tour of South Africa.
4 June 2021