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This week
19th March 2023 - 24th March 2023
# Tommy Bowe
Andy Farrell backed for Lions job after leading Ireland to the Grand Slam
Farrell served as Lions defence coach in 2013 and 2017.
# rugby weekly extra
'There’s work to be done on growing the game where it’s really not on the radar at all'
This is an opportune time to get more people involved in rugby, RWE pundits say.
# Grand Slam
Ireland rugby boss Andy Farrell plans on making team even better for tilt at World Cup glory
‘There’s a long way for us to go for us to be at our best.’
# Grand Ambitions
Farrell plans on making Ireland even better for tilt at World Cup glory
‘There’s a long way for us to go for us to be at our best.’
Last week
12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023
# World Cup
Andy Farrell: 'We're a good side that has nowhere near reached its potential'
Ireland will celebrate the Grand Slam but the World Cup is already in view.
# World Cup
'We're a good side that has nowhere near reached its potential' - Farrell
Ireland will celebrate the Grand Slam but the World Cup is already in view.
# mindset
Farrell asks Ireland to invoke spirit of Croker as he says 'desperation is an illness'
The Ireland head coach wants his team to attack tomorrow’s game with clear heads.
# Family
'We'll see if we can squeeze the grandkids to cheer for Ireland'
Andy and Owen Farrell are on opposite sides once again this weekend in Dublin.
# Six Nations
Three changes to Ireland team for Grand Slam decider against England
Robbie Henshaw, Ryan Baird, and Jamison Gibson-Park come into the starting XV.
# Team news
Doris and Sheehan start as Ireland make three changes for England
Robbie Henshaw, Ryan Baird, and Jamison Gibson-Park come into the starting XV.
# homeland
England's loss has been Ireland's gain with impressive Andy Farrell
The Wigan native goes up against his homeland for a Grand Slam on Saturday.
# The Boss
'The best game I've been involved in' - Farrell hails Ireland's character
He said a hurting England side will be out to spoil the party in Dublin next weekend.
This month
March 2023
# Selection
Farrell backs impressive Ireland 23 to weather the Scottish storm
The Ireland boss says good preparation has remained key for his team.
# Team news
Sexton, Ringrose, and Furlong start for Ireland against Scotland in Six Nations
Robbie Henshaw and Jamison Gibson-Park are also back on the Irish bench.
# Team news
Sexton, Ringrose, and Furlong start for Ireland against Scotland
Robbie Henshaw and Jamison Gibson-Park are also back on the Irish bench.
Last month
February 2023
# 9 and 10
Battle in Rome was a 'priceless' experience for Ireland's halfbacks
Craig Casey and Ross Byrne made their first Six Nations starts against Italy.
# Job Done
'That was a proper Test match... I thought we showed great character'
Ireland boss Andy Farrell confirmed that prop Finlay Bealham suffered a twisted knee.
# balance
'To manage the two is a tricky one' - Farrell wants Casey to mix energy with clarity
Saturday’s meeting with Italy will see the scrum-half start a Six Nations game for the first time.
# Centre stage
'I’m sure he’ll be captain of Ireland one day' - Farrell's praise for 50-cap Ringrose
The Ireland head coach also backed Ross Byrne and Craig Casey to deliver against Italy this weekend.
# Team news
Casey and Byrne at 9 and 10 as Ireland make six changes for Italy
Bundee Aki, Iain Henderson, Rónan Kelleher, and Jack Conan also come into the side.
# Solidarity
'Lads in that position have no job security... fair play to the lads in Wales'
Jack Conan says the Netflix cameras haven’t been a distraction in Ireland camp.
# Leaders
Sexton remains essential but Ireland are becoming less reliant on him
Andy Farrell’s side finished over the top of France even without Sexton for the last 32 minutes.
# team effort
'The belief is real' - Farrell full of praise for his players after stunning defeat of France
The Ireland head coach felt his side were full value for the win following a gripping contest in Dublin.
# ready for impact
'Your defence is your character' - Farrell backs Ireland to handle all-action France attack
The Ireland head coach also praised James Ryan as the lock prepares to win his 50th Test cap.
# heavyweight clash
'Home advantage has to be a weapon for us' - Ireland look to bring the noise against France
Andy Farrell is hoping for a special occasion when France visit Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
# Front Row Options
Ireland's squad depth gets another test as Sheehan joins growing injury list
Ireland will take on France without two of their first-choice frontrowers.
# Injury Update
Furlong, Gibson-Park, and Healy all ruled out of Ireland's clash with France
However, Johnny Sexton is expected to be fit and Rónan Kelleher returns to training.
# Allez les Verts
Farrell's Ireland target first win over France in possible Grand Slam decider
The French will be in town on Saturday and the Ireland boss is expecting a raucous atmosphere.
# andy farrell
Keenan a beacon of calm amidst some of the chaos in Cardiff
The Ireland fullback covered well and won some big aerial battles.
# Up and Running
Farrell gets the chaos he craves in Cardiff as Ireland pass first test of a huge year
The visitors played some superb rugby despite the absence of key players.
# The Boss
'They were outstanding' - Farrell praises Murray and Bealham for stepping up
The Ireland head coach was very pleased with his side’s good start to the Six Nations.
# mental skills
'I’m obsessed with why teams keep being successful, why they stay at the top'
Andy Farrell is a big Man City fan but he had great admiration for Alex Ferguson’s Man United.
# Team news
Bealham starts for Ireland against Wales as Furlong ruled out injured
Stuart McCloskey starts at inside centre, while Ross Byrne has made the bench.
# back in the mix
Ireland's forgotten duo - Larmour and Stockdale look to bounce back after injuries
Both players didn’t play a single minute of Test rugby for Ireland in 2022.
January
January 2023
# Impressed
'He's such a great guy to work with' - Farrell's high praise for in-form Larmour
The Leinster winger heads into the Six Nations looking to win his first Ireland cap since 2021.
# leading role
Sexton still the central character as Six Nations gears up for another series
The Ireland captain gave the rolling Netflix cameras plenty to work with at the Guinness Six Nations launch in London.
# The bosses
New coaches add Six Nations spice but doubts remain for Wales and England
Warren Gatland returns with Wales as Steve Borthwick leads the English into the championship.
# business time
Ireland get to work in Portugal as the marginal Six Nations favourites
Andy Farrell’s squad will spend the next week at The Campus preparing for Wales.
# tough at the top
'Sometimes what's right for the team is a very difficult conversation to have'
Andy Farrell gives his thoughts on the upcoming Six Nations and a massive year for his Ireland team.
# Tough Calls
'There has been feedback' - Farrell explains decision to drop Carbery
The Ireland head coach was speaking at today’s Six Nations launch in London.