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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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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Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia
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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, 1 week 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: 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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Ireland boss Andy Farrell recalls ‘privilege’ of working with Joe Schmidt
1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland boss Andy Farrell recalls ‘privilege’ of working with Joe Schmidt

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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
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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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Heimir Hallgrimsson: England want to win World Cup, Ireland just to get there
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heimir Hallgrimsson: England want to win World Cup, Ireland just to get there

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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

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 ago

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

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Ireland’s Andrew Omobamidele ‘completely understands’ fans’ frustrations
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland’s Andrew Omobamidele ‘completely understands’ fans’ frustrations

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Ireland snatch remarkable win over South Africa as Ciaran Frawley slots dramatic last-minute drop goal
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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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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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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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Ireland recall ‘world-class’ Hugo Keenan in only change for England clash
10 months ago

Ireland recall ‘world-class’ Hugo Keenan in only change for England clash

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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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What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules
11 months, 2 weeks ago

What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules

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What Owen Farrell’s move to France says about the future of club rugby
11 months, 2 weeks ago

What Owen Farrell’s move to France says about the future of club rugby

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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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Andy Farrell is CONFIRMED as head coach for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in 2025
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Andy Farrell is CONFIRMED as head coach for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in 2025

Daily Mail  

Andy Farrell has been confirmed as the head coach for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia set to take place next year. 'It is a tremendous honour and a privilege to be named head coach of the British and Irish Lions,' the 48-year-old Englishman said, who will confirm his coaching team in due course. Andy Farrell has been …

Ireland suffer major injury blow with key figure ruled out of Six Nations
1 year ago

Ireland suffer major injury blow with key figure ruled out of Six Nations

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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 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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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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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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Keith Earls: Ireland ‘completely different’ team to the one Joe Schmidt coached
1 year, 3 months ago

Keith Earls: Ireland ‘completely different’ team to the one Joe Schmidt coached

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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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Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup

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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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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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Andy Farrell hails Johnny Sexton as Ireland’s best player ever after Dublin win
1 year, 9 months ago

Andy Farrell hails Johnny Sexton as Ireland’s best player ever after Dublin win

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We love it in Ireland: Andy Farrell not interested in coaching role in England
1 year, 9 months ago

We love it in Ireland: Andy Farrell not interested in coaching role in England

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Scotland out to atone for Ireland thrashing, Scott McKenna reveals
2 years, 3 months ago

Scotland out to atone for Ireland thrashing, Scott McKenna reveals

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Andy Farrell will not be England's next head coach
2 years, 5 months ago

Andy Farrell will not be England's next head coach

The Telegraph  

Andy Farrell will not be England's next head coach after the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with the Ireland head coach having signed a new two-year contract extension with the Irish Rugby Union. Farrell, 47, joined the Irish coaching setup initially as defence coach working under Joe Schmidt after the England coaching staff were dismissed following the 2015 Rugby World Cup. …

Ireland celebrate historic series win over the All Blacks
2 years, 5 months ago

Ireland celebrate historic series win over the All Blacks

The Telegraph  

Ireland face New Zealand in Wellington today with the series poised 1-1 and the visitors ready to inflict the All Blacks with their first Test series defeat in 28 years. Last Saturday a heroic Irish performance saw Andy Farrell's team win 23-12 and after tearing up the record books by securing the win, his Ireland team are looking to go …

Andy Farrell hoping Ireland ‘saved best till last’ as they chase New Zealand series win
2 years, 5 months ago

Andy Farrell hoping Ireland ‘saved best till last’ as they chase New Zealand series win

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Ireland have positive news about Cian Healy’s injury ahead of New Zealand clash
2 years, 6 months ago

Ireland have positive news about Cian Healy’s injury ahead of New Zealand clash

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Robbie Henshaw wants Ireland to replicate New Zealand win against Argentina
3 years, 1 month ago

Robbie Henshaw wants Ireland to replicate New Zealand win against Argentina

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Ireland determined to show what we’re capable of at T20 World Cup – Josh Little
3 years, 2 months ago

Ireland determined to show what we’re capable of at T20 World Cup – Josh Little

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