Where next for Ireland? Autumn Nations Cup a chance to look to the future
Head coach Andy Farrell feels he needs to keep creating more competition for places.
Head coach Andy Farrell feels he needs to keep creating more competition for places.
The visitors made a huge call to go to touch before half-time and then conceded just after the break.
The Ireland head coach was frustrated with his team’s inability to convert visits to the French 22 into points.
Meanwhile, Antoine Dupont is a major threat to Andy Farrell’s Ireland.
The Lions head coach indicated he is keen to bring Andy Farrell on board again for next year.
The Ireland boss and French defence coach were team-mates at Wigan in the 1990s.
The 24-year-old has enjoyed taking responsibility for running the Ireland lineout.
The Ireland head coach insists his side won’t be playing high-risk rugby in search of a four-try win in France.
Jamison Gibson-Park’s international debut was tempered with a tight hamstring.
The Leinster man could be sidelined for four to six weeks, according to Andy Farrell.
Andy Farrell’s men scored seven tries in a 50-17 win over Italy in Dublin.
Attack coach Mike Catt says teams ‘can’t just be one-dimensional anymore.’
Training and form carry a great deal more weight under Andy Farrell, the Munster wing says.
The 24-year-old Ulsterman has been picked in Ireland’s number 15 shirt against Italy.
Ed Byrne and Jamison Gibson-Park are set for their first caps off the bench against Italy.
Andy Farrell’s men restart their 2020 Six Nations campaign next weekend in Dublin.
Ireland coach says the health and safety of the country has to take priority over the completion of a rugby tournament.
If Ireland were hit with an injury or Covid crisis this autumn would they be able to cope? The answer is a resounding yes.
Ulster captain Iain Henderson was red carded this evening and faces a potential ban while Jordan Larmour went off injured against Treviso with a shoulder problem.
John Cooney’s omission from the Ireland squad was discussed on today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly.
Ireland boss Andy Farrell already had several injury concerns ahead of the autumn campaign.
Munster are away to the Scarlets as Connacht host Glasgow in the Pro14.
Meanwhile, Dan Leavy won’t be making his return on Friday night against the Dragons at the RDS.
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.