Andy Farrell: Ireland’s first-half display in South Africa ‘as good as it gets’
6 months ago

Andy Farrell: Ireland’s first-half display in South Africa ‘as good as it gets’

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Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia

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Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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 wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia

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Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland

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Ireland hold off Argentina fightback to return to winning ways in Dublin
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ireland hold off Argentina fightback to return to winning ways in Dublin

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Ireland keen to prove a point against Pumas after All Blacks nightmare
2 months ago

Ireland keen to prove a point against Pumas after All Blacks nightmare

Associated Press  

Argentina rolling into Dublin this week hasn’t come fast enough for Ireland. “You don’t become a bad side in one game,” Ireland coach Andy Farrell says. “In his own mind, he’d probably thought he’s been ready for quite some time because he’s that kind of kid, a confident kid.” Healy equals ‘BoD’ It will also be a milestone game for …

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

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

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England suffer double injury blow before South Africa test
2 months ago

England suffer double injury blow before South Africa test

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Ireland v New Zealand as it happened: Result and reaction after All Blacks edge tight contest in Dublin
2 months, 1 week ago

Ireland v New Zealand as it happened: Result and reaction after All Blacks edge tight contest in Dublin

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Ireland made to pay for error-strewn performance as All Blacks end run of Dublin dominance
2 months, 1 week ago

Ireland made to pay for error-strewn performance as All Blacks end run of Dublin dominance

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What makes South Africa the ‘mentality monsters’ of rugby
2 months, 1 week ago

What makes South Africa the ‘mentality monsters’ of rugby

The Telegraph  

Pieter-Steph du Toit, the formidable Springboks flanker, is renowned as a man of momentous deeds rather than words. South Africa had just edged out New Zealand 12-11 in Paris, completing a remarkable hat-trick of one-point wins to secure successive tournament victories. South Africa possess many desirable assets as a team: immense experience, cohesion, depth and a destructive scrum. Still, notwithstanding …

Ireland and All Blacks clash for the first time since epic Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
2 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

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, 1 week ago

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

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How the All Blacks lost their invincible aura: Second best at the World Cup and a shock defeat by Argentina... but England must watch out for these three Kiwis
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How the All Blacks lost their invincible aura: Second best at the World Cup and a shock defeat by Argentina... but England must watch out for these three Kiwis

Daily Mail  

A cloak of invincibility surrounded the All Blacks for so long that it felt like their dominance would go on for ever. New Zealand's aura is being questioned as they head on their northern hemisphere tour The All Blacks were beaten in last year's World Cup final by South Africa to lose their crown A shock defeat to Argentina in …

Rassie Erasmus defends making sweeping South Africa changes against Australia: ‘This is not disrespectful’
5 months ago

Rassie Erasmus defends making sweeping South Africa changes against Australia: ‘This is not disrespectful’

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Ciaran Frawley revels in match-winning contribution as Ireland stun South Africa
6 months ago

Ciaran Frawley revels in match-winning contribution as Ireland stun South Africa

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South Africa vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Result after Ciaran Frawley kick stuns Springboks in brutal battle
6 months ago

South Africa vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Result after Ciaran Frawley kick stuns Springboks in brutal battle

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Ireland snatch remarkable win over South Africa as Ciaran Frawley slots dramatic last-minute drop goal
6 months ago

Ireland snatch remarkable win over South Africa as Ciaran Frawley slots dramatic last-minute drop goal

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Last-gasp Frawley drop goals give Ireland stunning win over Springboks
6 months ago

Last-gasp Frawley drop goals give Ireland stunning win over Springboks

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — Ireland stunned world champion South Africa 25-24 with a drop goal by Ciaran Frawley in the last second of a ferociously epic contest at Kings Park on Saturday. The Irish, playing their 15th and last test of a super-long Rugby World Cup season, rallied yet again and, as the match clock ticked into red, Frawley let …

Ciaran Frawley delivers drama in Durban – and proves Ireland-South Africa rivalry is here to stay
6 months ago

Ciaran Frawley delivers drama in Durban – and proves Ireland-South Africa rivalry is here to stay

The Telegraph  

Hello and welcome to Telegraph Sport’s live coverage of the second Test between Ireland and South Africa, from Kings Park Stadium in Durban. Ireland, who have made four changes to their starting XV, have not lost consecutive Test matches since round two of the 2021 Six Nations and head coach Andy Farrell hopes to see significant room for improvement from …

Really exciting time for us – Kate Cross relishing what lies ahead for England
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Really exciting time for us – Kate Cross relishing what lies ahead for England

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Andy Farrell: Falling short of Grand Slam is ‘best thing’ for developing Ireland
9 months, 4 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
10 months ago

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

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Gregor Townsend: Scotland need their ‘best rugby of the season’ against Ireland
10 months ago

Gregor Townsend: Scotland need their ‘best rugby of the season’ against Ireland

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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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Flawless Ireland have just one question left to answer in England showdown
10 months, 1 week ago

Flawless Ireland have just one question left to answer in England showdown

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Captain Peter O’Mahony says Ireland’s current crop is best he has played with
10 months, 1 week ago

Captain Peter O’Mahony says Ireland’s current crop is best he has played with

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Rory Best explains exactly how Andy Farrell has taken Ireland to the brink of history
10 months, 1 week 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, 3 weeks ago

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

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Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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France given warning after ‘masters’ Ireland expose deeper issues
11 months, 1 week ago

France given warning after ‘masters’ Ireland expose deeper issues

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Andy Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite ‘feelgood factor’ for Ireland
11 months, 1 week ago

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

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Watch as British and Irish Lions unveil head coach for 2025 tour
1 year ago

Watch as British and Irish Lions unveil head coach for 2025 tour

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South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup

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5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup

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Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: England v South Africa score and result from semi-final tonight
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: England v South Africa score and result from semi-final tonight

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✕ Close South Africa train on eve of RWC semi-final against England England suffered defeat in the most agonising circumstances as world champions South Africa emerged victorious at the Stade de France to set up a colossal Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand. But the Springboks showed their resilience and rallied late in the second half, also relying on …

Referee ‘won South Africa the game’, claims England great Lawrence Dallaglio
1 year, 2 months ago

Referee ‘won South Africa the game’, claims England great Lawrence Dallaglio

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Rugby World Cup: England suffer agonising defeat thanks to South Africa’s gutsy call
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup: England suffer agonising defeat thanks to South Africa’s gutsy call

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Heartbreak for England as South Africa snatch Rugby World Cup semi-final victory in the final minutes despite Owen Farrell's kicking heroics - with tempers flaring in Paris at the final whistle in fro
1 year, 2 months ago

Heartbreak for England as South Africa snatch Rugby World Cup semi-final victory in the final minutes despite Owen Farrell's kicking heroics - with tempers flaring in Paris at the final whistle in fro

Daily Mail  

Heartbreak for England as they sink to their knees after the Springboks snatch the World Cup semi-final victory, despite captain Owen Farrell’s kicking heroics. South Africa's hooker Bongi Mbonambi raises his arms and sinks to his knees as he celebrates South Africa's victory Heartbreak for England as the Springboks snatch the World Cup semi-final victory The game's high tensions came …

Retired rugby great Jonathan Sexton leaves Ireland in a better place despite quarterfinal exit
1 year, 2 months ago

Retired rugby great Jonathan Sexton leaves Ireland in a better place despite quarterfinal exit

Associated Press  

Ireland rugby was Brian O’Driscoll in 2008. “One day Johnny had a go at Brian O’Driscoll in training,” teammate Rob Kearney wrote in his book “No Hiding.” “This was something never before done, let alone done by a young wet-behind-the-ears fellow just in the door. If anything is going to make me play better, it’s to get to meet that …

South Africa brimming with confidence for England ‘challenge’ after epic win
1 year, 2 months ago

South Africa brimming with confidence for England ‘challenge’ after epic win

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Ireland and All Blacks thrust into new roles for blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarter-final
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland and All Blacks thrust into new roles for blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarter-final

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‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation
1 year, 3 months ago

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

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England coach defends Owen Farrell selection ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final: ‘He’s a winner’
1 year, 3 months ago

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

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Ireland boss Andy Farrell relishing New Zealand clash after dumping out Scotland
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland boss Andy Farrell relishing New Zealand clash after dumping out Scotland

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Ireland confirms Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with All Blacks. England avoid upset, Wales lose star
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland confirms Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with All Blacks. England avoid upset, Wales lose star

Associated Press  

PARIS — Top-ranked Ireland confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal after blitzing Scotland by six tries and 36-14 on Saturday. This one was never close as Ireland cruised to a 17th straight win — one win behind the tier one world record — and led 36-0 before Scotland’s two tries. England gathered its scrambled senses from 17-8 down against Samoa …

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: Ireland vs Scotland result and reaction as superb Irish punish Scots to reach quarter-finals
1 year, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: Ireland vs Scotland result and reaction as superb Irish punish Scots to reach quarter-finals

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Ireland ready for All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after blitzing Scotland
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland ready for All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after blitzing Scotland

Associated Press  

PARIS — Top-ranked Ireland underlined the burgeoning hype about it as the Rugby World Cup title favorite by reaching the quarterfinals on the back of four impressive pool wins. “The respect we have got for New Zealand is through the roof, and hopefully they have got a bit of respect for us.” Ireland blitzed Scotland by six tries to top …

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 …

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