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Farrell rejects ‘anti-climax’ talk for Ireland

Andy Farrell insisted retaining the Six Nations title would be anything but an “anti-climax” after Ireland’s bid for back-to-back Grand Slams ended with a defeat by England.

Farrell: It will get tougher for Ireland

Head coach Andy Farrell is not getting carried away by Ireland having a maximum 10 points after impressive Six Nations wins over France and Italy.

Farrell to grow, not ‘cut the legs’ off Ireland

Andy Farrell says he isn’t a believer in the four-year World Cup cycle and a radical overhaul of the Ireland squad would be damaging to their Six Nations title defence.

Farrell to coach Lions in Australia

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has been officially confirmed as the head coach of the British & Irish Lions for the 2025 tour of Australia.

Ireland Rugby Captains Run, Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, France 15/9/2023Head coach Andy FarrellMandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Farrell to take Lions reins

Andy Farrell is the leading contender to become the next British and Irish Lions head coach, with the Ireland boss set to be unveiled next week for the 2025 tour of Australia.

Farrell to continue Ireland’s World Cup quest

Andy Farrell has signed a two-year contract extension to keep him as Ireland head coach until the end of the 2027 World Cup.

Farrell: Ireland won’t ‘fall off a cliff’

Ireland have grown to be at ease with being top of the world, Andy Farrell said, making it one less challenge heading into the World Cup quarter-final with the All Blacks.

Ireland's scrum-half Conor Murray (up) celebrates the victory at the end of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on September 23, 2023.

Farrell purrs over Irish resilience in World Cup epic

Andy Farrell said his players’ “resilience” stood out for him in Ireland’s hugely impressive win over defending champions South Africa in Saturday’s no-holds-barred Rugby World Cup Pool B match.