Sunday 20 September 2020
Fixtures against Italy and Georgia look like chances to test the depth
The Ireland boss is embracing the challenge of an uncertain season ahead.
The national team head coach is excited about the new ‘Eight Nations’ tournament this autumn.
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has been impressed with many elements of the Leinster wing’s game.
Connacht hooker Dave Heffernan is determined to add to his one Ireland cap.
A new eight-team competition is set to see Ireland face Wales, England and Fiji.
Ireland were due to face Australia in Brisbane today.
Johnny Sexton discussed his Ireland captaincy, dealing with critisicm, and how he is staying fit during the lockdown.
There are many unknowable variables as Covid-19 spreads, but Farrell hopes that player welfare concerns are maintained and Ireland avoid playing five Tests in five weeks.
Andy Farrell has named a 35-man training squad, with Will Addison missing.
Ireland coach also revisited last weekend’s disaster in Twickenham and said players ‘did not look after one another well enough’.
Andy Farrell’s squad will train next week even without a game to play.
There is a growing appetite for Andy Farrell to give opportunities to some of the less-experienced members of his Guinness Six Nations squad.
The loosehead prop was injured in Sunday’s defeat to England at Twickenham.
Ireland coach was hurt by Sunday’s defeat to England but still thinks his side can have a say in this year’s championship.
While there is no need for panic, the Ireland coach does need to make changes and be brave.
The head coach’s first defeat was a painful one.
Eddie Jones’ side delivered their best performance since the World Cup semi-final against the All Blacks last year.
The England head coach attempted to lure Farrell back after Ireland’s Grand Slam.
Caelan Doris is fit again but it seems likely that the Ireland boss will be slow to break up a winning team.
21-year-old Caelan Doris is fit again and back in contention.
It’s not long since Andy Farrell felt the emotion that’s tied up with watching his son play, but he easily shelves it once on coaching duty.
Heavy overnight rain in the city means the IRFU had to move training to Musgrave Park.
Andy Farrell’s former coaching companion Stuart Lancaster assesses his opening two games in charge of Ireland.
Attack coach Mike Catt will have been pleased with Ireland’s width, decision-making, and passing.
‘We want to keep the pressure on,’ said the Ireland boss after the win over Wales.
The 28-year-old impressed as he won his 20th Test cap.
The Ireland head coach was thrilled with today’s win but believes bigger tests lie up ahead.
We went minute-by-minute as both Andy Farrell and Wayne Pivac enter their second match as head coach.
Conditions could be testing at the Aviva Stadium today.
The Ireland prop didn’t anticipate becoming part of the team’s leadership group but is beginning to find his voice.
Both teams are looking to provide greater threat with increased width.
Ireland’s new head coach believes it is time to take the stabilisers off and trust the players to cycle their own path.
The Ireland head coach says Scotland aren’t getting the credit they deserve for last weekend’s display.
Max Deegan is set for his Ireland debut against Wales on Saturday.
Ireland’s new training base in Abbottstown has allowed for tweaks too.
Elsewhere, Dylan Hartley impresses as Matt Williams sticks the boot into Eddie Jones.
The Munster man was a relentless presence for Ireland as they got over the line against Scotland.
Both Ireland scrum-halves contributed impressive moments against Scotland.
A superb defensive display from Ireland yesterday was key to the victory. But injuries may take their toll ahead of this Saturday’s game against Wales.
