Andy Farrell says Ireland are braced for ‘one hell of a battle’ against England
10 months ago

Andy Farrell says Ireland are braced for ‘one hell of a battle’ against England

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “You expect them to be at their best and if they’re at their best you expect them to be as hard as anyone in world rugby to beat.” England were two minutes away from reaching the World Cup final in October but have struggled to fully convince since Borthwick succeeded Eddie Jones in December 2022. “We just prepare for them to be at their best and if that’s the case it’s going to be one hell of a battle.” England 24-12 Ireland England 18-7 Ireland Ireland 32-18 England England 15-32 Ireland Ireland 29-16 England Ireland 29-10 England Ireland twice lost to Jones’ England in 2020 – the first year of Farrell’s reign – but have since dominated the fixture, including clinching last year’s championship clean sweep with a 29-16 success in Dublin. “Whether that’s a tactic of theirs or not, I don’t know, but we’ll have to expect more of the same I would have thought.” Farrell won eight England caps during his playing days and later served his country as a coach under Stuart Lancaster before being let go by Jones following a dismal home World Cup in 2015. “It’s no different to any other game,” said Farrell, who has recalled fit-again full-back Hugo Keenan in place of Ciaran Frawley in the only change to his starting XV.

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Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence
1 month, 1 week ago

Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence

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Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions
1 month, 1 week ago

Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions

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DUBLIN — Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell will head into his secondment with the British and Irish Lions on the back of a narrow win over Australia, the team he intends to bring down on next year’s tour. Asked if Australia was ready for the Lions, Schmidt said “maybe not yet.” “But,” he added, “I think — and I hope …

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process
1 month, 1 week ago

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process

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Ben Earl: ‘It is time for England to start delivering some results’
1 month, 1 week ago

Ben Earl: ‘It is time for England to start delivering some results’

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Andy Farrell will not shy away from Lions talk as Ireland prepare for Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andy Farrell will not shy away from Lions talk as Ireland prepare for Australia

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Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia
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Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia

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Andy Farrell aware Ireland are viewed as ‘vulnerable’ by Fiji
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andy Farrell aware Ireland are viewed as ‘vulnerable’ by Fiji

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Ireland ready for Argentina after All Blacks loss let people down – Andy Farrell
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ireland ready for Argentina after All Blacks loss let people down – Andy Farrell

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Ireland and All Blacks clash for the first time since epic Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
2 months ago

Ireland and All Blacks clash for the first time since epic Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

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Oct. 14, 2023 is a date which will live in infamy for Irish rugby. They meet on Friday in Dublin for the first time since the World Cup, memories fresher in Ireland minds than New Zealand’s. Ever since Ireland beat New Zealand for the first time in 2016 — under Kiwi coach Joe Schmidt — after 111 years of trying, …

Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs
2 months ago

Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs

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Conveyor belt of talent holds to the key to this new Irish rugby dynasty after Andy Farrell's side secured back-to-back Six Nations titles
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Conveyor belt of talent holds to the key to this new Irish rugby dynasty after Andy Farrell's side secured back-to-back Six Nations titles

Daily Mail  

Andy Farrell spent Saturday morning on the touchline of a Dublin junior rugby field, watching his son play for the Blackrock College Under 13s in their victory over St Michael’s College. But the strength of the country’s junior rugby goes some way to explaining why Ireland went out a few hours later and secured back-to-back Six Nations titles for the …

Andy Farrell: Falling short of Grand Slam is ‘best thing’ for developing Ireland
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Andy Farrell: Falling short of Grand Slam is ‘best thing’ for developing Ireland

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Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider

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England v Ireland LIVE: Six Nations 2024 result and reaction from Twickenham
9 months, 4 weeks ago

England v Ireland LIVE: Six Nations 2024 result and reaction from Twickenham

The Independent  

✕ Close Andy Farrell hails Ireland's composure with Six Nations win in France Marcus Smith slotted a last-minute drop goal as England ended Ireland’s double grand slam dream with an exhilarating 23-22 win in a display of their best attacking rugby for years to take the Six Nations championship to the final round. After Scotland’s shock loss to Italy, Ireland …

Ben Earl’s dynamism and brave use of the bench: How England pulled off shock win against Ireland
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ben Earl’s dynamism and brave use of the bench: How England pulled off shock win against Ireland

The Telegraph  

Fast starts are relatively easy. At half-time of this compelling contest at Twickenham, just after Jack Crowley had slotted a fourth penalty to put his team 12-8 ahead, Ireland’s players sprinted off the field as though they were chasing the opening kick-off – mind games 101. England’s head coach used this fictional moment to stress that with continuity, his team’s …

Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell
10 months ago

Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell

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England v Ireland result: Marcus Smith drop-goal clinches sensational Six Nations victory
10 months ago

England v Ireland result: Marcus Smith drop-goal clinches sensational Six Nations victory

The Telegraph  

England, where have you been? The shock and awe that overwhelmed Scotland in Rome reverberated all the way to Twickenham as Steve Borthwick’s side sensationally shattered Ireland’s Grand Slam procession. If Ireland needed a reminder of the reason why no team has yet to complete back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations, England provided it in spades with a stunning …

Ireland have cracked the code to win Six Nations – but Steve Borthwick has a plan to tackle them
10 months ago

Ireland have cracked the code to win Six Nations – but Steve Borthwick has a plan to tackle them

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Rory Best explains exactly how Andy Farrell has taken Ireland to the brink of history
10 months ago

Rory Best explains exactly how Andy Farrell has taken Ireland to the brink of history

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Ireland must improve on ‘scrappy’ Wales win to topple England – Robbie Henshaw
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland must improve on ‘scrappy’ Wales win to topple England – Robbie Henshaw

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Alarmingly basic errors cost England dearly in Scotland defeat
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Alarmingly basic errors cost England dearly in Scotland defeat

The Telegraph  

A Calcutta Cup contest that will be forever etched in history. You have to go back to 1896, for the last time Scotland secured four successive victories against England in the championship and Duhan van der Merwe was their history boy, becoming the first Scotland player to score a hat-trick of tries against the auld enemy and delivering the kind …

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland

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There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations
10 months, 4 weeks ago

There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations

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Andy Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite ‘feelgood factor’ for Ireland
11 months ago

Andy Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite ‘feelgood factor’ for Ireland

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Andy Farrell: Becoming British and Irish Lions head coach is ‘magical’
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Andy Farrell: Becoming British and Irish Lions head coach is ‘magical’

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Owen Farrell backed by Clive Woodward to take ‘fantastic opportunity’ to alter ‘absurd’ England policy
1 year ago

Owen Farrell backed by Clive Woodward to take ‘fantastic opportunity’ to alter ‘absurd’ England policy

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Owen Farrell leaving for France suits all parties – except Saracens
1 year ago

Owen Farrell leaving for France suits all parties – except Saracens

The Telegraph  

The losers in all this will be Saracens. There are certain parallels to be drawn, too, with the only man who is unquestionably above Farrell in the list of England’s greatest fly-halves, Jonny Wilkinson. The World Cup winner has been open and honest regarding the inner torment he experienced from the moment he first burst onto the international rugby scene …

Steve Borthwick hails influence of absent Owen Farrell as he considers England captaincy contenders
1 year ago

Steve Borthwick hails influence of absent Owen Farrell as he considers England captaincy contenders

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England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break
1 year ago

England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break

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England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the Six Nations as the fly-half takes a break from international rugby to focus on his and his family's mental well-being
1 year, 1 month ago

England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the Six Nations as the fly-half takes a break from international rugby to focus on his and his family's mental well-being

Daily Mail  

England captain Owen Farrell is taking a break from international rugby to protect his mental health and will miss next year’s Six Nations. The 32-year-old’s club Saracens said he was stepping back to ‘prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being’. Owen Farrell is set to take a leave from international rugby to prioritise his family's mental well-being Fans of both …

Owen Farrell not planning to end his England career any time soon
1 year, 1 month ago

Owen Farrell not planning to end his England career any time soon

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England battling to avoid wooden spoon with World Cup defence all but over after Sri Lanka defeat
1 year, 2 months ago

England battling to avoid wooden spoon with World Cup defence all but over after Sri Lanka defeat

The Telegraph  

By Tim Wigmore, in Bangalore Moeen Ali has criticised England’s lack of intent and “spark” in their World Cup defence and urged the side to be more aggressive in their must-win match against Sri Lanka. I know the situations haven’t always been easy and have been difficult, but still, I feel like it’s a game of cricket at the end …

Andy Farrell admits it’s ‘the end’ for Ireland after World Cup heartbreak
1 year, 2 months ago

Andy Farrell admits it’s ‘the end’ for Ireland after World Cup heartbreak

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‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation

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Garry Ringrose determined to break new ground with Ireland at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Garry Ringrose determined to break new ground with Ireland at Rugby World Cup

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Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters
1 year, 2 months ago

Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters

Associated Press  

PARIS — The weight of history on their backs. Judgement day for top-ranked Ireland comes on Saturday in a hugely anticipated Rugby World Cup quarterfinal showdown with the All Blacks in what is sure to be another heaving Stade de France bathed in shamrock green. Ireland is expected to as well on Saturday because it doesn’t hold any fear of …

England coach defends Owen Farrell selection ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final: ‘He’s a winner’
1 year, 2 months ago

England coach defends Owen Farrell selection ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final: ‘He’s a winner’

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Scotland left with questions to answer after shooting blanks at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Scotland left with questions to answer after shooting blanks at Rugby World Cup

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Ireland faces stern Scotland test at Rugby World Cup. England and Wales prepare for quarters
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland faces stern Scotland test at Rugby World Cup. England and Wales prepare for quarters

Associated Press  

PARIS — Ireland’s famous — or infamous — reputation for never passing the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals could become irrelevant on Saturday when there’s a chance the No. South Africa lock Jean Kleyn, who played for Ireland at the 2019 Rugby World Cup but not against Scotland, has seen the provocation for himself while playing for Irish club Munster against …

Gregor Townsend confident Scotland can get what they need from Ireland game
1 year, 3 months ago

Gregor Townsend confident Scotland can get what they need from Ireland game

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Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s resilience in thrilling win over South Africa
1 year, 3 months ago

Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s resilience in thrilling win over South Africa

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Vunipola red-carded for England in 29-10 loss to Ireland in Rugby World Cup warmup
1 year, 4 months ago

Vunipola red-carded for England in 29-10 loss to Ireland in Rugby World Cup warmup

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — England’s preparations for the Rugby World Cup plunged into further chaos when Billy Vunipola was red-carded for a dangerous tackle in a 29-10 loss to top-ranked Ireland in a warmup match illuminated by an acrobatic late try by Keith Earls on Saturday. 8 in England’s World Cup squad, saw his yellow card upgraded to a red by the …

Courtney Lawes says England must not ‘peak too early’ ahead of Rugby World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Courtney Lawes says England must not ‘peak too early’ ahead of Rugby World Cup

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‘Personal attacks’ on Owen Farrell over red card are wrong, says Steve Borthwick
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Personal attacks’ on Owen Farrell over red card are wrong, says Steve Borthwick

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England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case
1 year, 4 months ago

England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case

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Owen Farrell’s failure to adapt leaves England with complicated questions
1 year, 4 months ago

Owen Farrell’s failure to adapt leaves England with complicated questions

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Alex King warns Wales to watch out for ‘hurting’ England
1 year, 5 months ago

Alex King warns Wales to watch out for ‘hurting’ England

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Ireland boss Andy Farrell shrugs off injury concerns in ‘clunky’ win over Italy
1 year, 5 months ago

Ireland boss Andy Farrell shrugs off injury concerns in ‘clunky’ win over Italy

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England vs Ireland, Highlights, Day 2 of only Test at Lord's: Ireland 97/3 at stumps, trail by 255 runs
1 year, 7 months ago

England vs Ireland, Highlights, Day 2 of only Test at Lord's: Ireland 97/3 at stumps, trail by 255 runs

Firstpost  

Day 1 report : England got their home summer off to a dominant start with bundling Ireland out for 172 after opting to field on the opening day of the one-off Test at Lord’s. Seasoned pacer Stuart Broad, leading the English attack in James Anderson’s absence, collected 5/51 — his 19th Test five-for — and was ably supported by off-spinner …

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