Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell: ‘How Sean Jansen attacked the game as a debutant, it’s a learning for everyone’
Head coach admitted 36-20 scoreline flattered Ireland in Nations Championship match
‘I know what he’s trying to do’: Andy Farrell not taking the bait from Eddie Jones
Ireland head coach would not be drawn into a back-and-forth with Japan counterpart ahead of Nations Championship clash
Opportunity knocks for Ireland players to stake their claim against Japan
Andy Farrell says Saturday’s game in Newcastle is a chance for player to ‘prove they’re here to stay’
Andy Farrell backs Ireland’s new arrivals against Japan as Tadhg Beirne to captain for first time
Sean Jansen starts at No 8 while Ciarán Frawley makes first Test start at out-half as Farrell looks to build depth ahead of New Zealand clash
Eddie Jones expects Japan to ‘dominate’ Irish scrum in Nations Championship clash
Jones returns from suspension with just one change after Japan's win over Italy as Ireland include two uncapped front-row replacements.
Ireland name exciting lineup for Nations Championship meeting with Japan
Andy Farrell includes four uncapped players in matchday 23
‘We’ve brought them over to see what they’re made of’: John Fogarty on giving youth a chance
Scrum coach pinpoints qualities younger players can bring as Ireland prepare to play Japan
Gordon D’Arcy: This is not a criticism. It is an observation about this Ireland group
France-New Zealand offered a reminder of where Ireland need to progress over the next 15 months
‘There’s little moments that are pretty cool’: Prendergast brothers shine in Australia
Sam relishing chance to play alongside Cian as they soak up ‘class’ atmosphere Down Under
Rugby’s new bonkers era dawns with tries galore in perfect conditions
Opening round of Nations Championship show that reports of game’s demise are greatly exaggerated
Ikitau and McCloskey fight for starring role on Nations Championship’s centre stage
Contrasting styles for Australia and Ireland rivals make for a fascinating and potentially crucial encounter
Gerry Thornley: Not too late for Joe Schmidt to rose-tint his Australian legacy
Former Ireland head coach has three Tests left in charge of the Wallabies
‘Everyone’s raring to go’: Captain Dan Sheehan looking for strong start against Australia
Ireland ready to ‘put on a show’ for diaspora in Sydney in Nations Championship opener
Ireland and Australia face off in Nations Championship with plenty to prove
Andy Farrell says number of Irish expats expected to be among crowd in Sydney adds to excitement
Jamie Osborne cements status as Ireland’s Mr Versatile with number 11 role against Australia
Andy Farrell places faith in Leinster fullback’s aerial work and left-footed kicking game for Wallabies clash
Andy Farrell says James Lowe will be sorely missed as Ireland gear up for Australia clash
Head coach indicates Lowe is unlikely to feature in World Cup plans as Osborne shifts to left-wing
‘A bloody good rugby player’: Jamie Osborne and Prendergast brothers draw Farrell praise
Osborne is named on the left wing for only the second time in Ireland team to face Australia this Saturday
‘The senior leadership group has had to step up’: Jack Conan ‘gutted’ to lose Caelan Doris
Leinster man ‘excited’ about the atmosphere in Irish camp before Australia clash
Jamie Osborne gets the nod to fill James Lowe’s boots for Ireland against Australia
Sam Prendergast’s strong finish to the season has been rewarded with a starting spot in Sydney clash
Gordon D’Arcy: This tour could be the most useful thing to happen to Irish rugby in two years
Injuries have thrown up an inadvertent opportunity for Andy Farrell
‘We’d all love one of those’: Paul O’Connell open to deal extension like Andy Farrell’s
Ireland forwards coach says new faces in panel ‘on merit’ ahead of Nations Championship clash with Australia
Who will succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster? Ronan O’Gara is among the intriguing possibilities
The job at the Irish province should appeal to many good coaches
Zac and Bryn Ward get Ireland call-ups after injuries to Caelan Doris and Tommy O’Brien
Dan Sheehan takes over captaincy for Nation Championship meetings with Australia, Japan and New Zealand
Ireland’s new faces: Who are the three players ready to shine in the Nations Championship?
Sean Jansen, Billy Bohan and Sam Illo are set to earn their first Ireland caps on the tour to Australia and New Zealand
Ireland won’t be in the right state to face rugby’s greatest challenge
The Nations Championship is an excellent concept in itself, but rugby’s fixture overload means players don’t have enough time for rest and recovery
‘It was a lifestyle, not a job’: Confessions of a sports writer who mostly saw it all
Making a career of mishaps and misadventures from Rio to the island of Jeju but still getting the story somehow
What to make of Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad to tour Australia and New Zealand
The Counter Ruck Podcast
James Lowe left out of Ireland squad for upcoming Nations Championship
Ireland to play Australia, Japan and New Zealand next month in new tournament
Irish rugby has dropped a clanger with James Lowe
Decision to let player leave reveals a disconnect between the provinces and IRFU that could hurt Ireland’s World Cup hopes
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