Andy Farrell

British & Irish Lions squad announcement set for May 8

The 2025 British & Irish Lions squad will be announced on May 8 by head coach Andy Farrell in a live event in London.
10 March 2025

Sam Prendergast could become clear frontrunner for Lions starting berth if Ireland can see off France

The in-form Ireland No.10 has put himself ahead of the two pre-Six Nations favourites for the Lions fly-half shirt.
4 March 2025

Hugo Keenan praises Ireland's adaptability in Farrell's absence

Ireland’s Hugo Keenan praises coaching staff for seamless leadership transition in Andy Farrell’s absence during the Six Nations.
1 March 2025

Andy Farrell names Lions backroom team for Australia tour

Andy Farrell appoints David Nucifora, Aled Walters, and Vinny Hammond to his backroom team for the Lions’ tour to Australia.
28 January 2025

Farrell laments poor discipline despite Ireland's win

Andy Farrell laments Ireland's discipline in a 22-19 win over Argentina despite their strong start and defensive effort.
16 November 2024

Andy Farrell confident Ireland will bounce back against Argentina

Andy Farrell confident Ireland will rebound against Argentina after defeat to New Zealand in the Autumn Nations Series.
14 November 2024

Andy Farrell reflects on disappointing Ireland Loss as home streak ends

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell expressed disappointment following his team’s 23-13 loss to New Zealand, which ended their remarkable 19-match home winning streak at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.
9 November 2024

Simon Easterby to be Ireland's interim coach in absence of Andy Farrell

Ireland have announced that Simon Easterby will be taking in charge of the side next year in the absence of the regular head coach Andy Farrell.
17 September 2024

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