Andy Farrell

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

Should Ireland be considered as the Six Nations dark horses?

As we look ahead to the Six Nations, pundits are backing England and France to be forces to be reckoned with but can Ireland be dark horses for the tournament?
5 February 2021

Andy Farrell and coaching staff has backing of IRFU - David Nucifora

Irish Rugby Football Union performance director David Nucifora stated that head coach Andy Farrell and the backroom staff has the full backing of the board despite a mixed performance this year.
2 December 2020

Uncapped Ulster prop Eric O'Sullivan added to Ireland squad

Ireland have called up uncapped Ulster prop Eric O'Sullivan in the squad ahead of the third round of the Autumn Nations Cup clash against Georgia.
24 November 2020

O'Brien: Farrell is 'absolutely the right man' to lead Ireland forward

Sean O’Brien believes Andy Farrell is the ideal person to lead Ireland forward as they prepare for the upcoming Six Nations.
30 January 2020