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# andy-farrell - Tuesday 11 February, 2020

# Backing

'His time has come' - Lancaster says Farrell's head coaching credentials were 'never in doubt'

Feb 11th 2020, 6:05 AM 12,434 Views 28 Comments

Andy Farrell’s former coaching companion Stuart Lancaster assesses his opening two games in charge of Ireland.

# andy-farrell - Monday 10 February, 2020

# ENCOURAGING

Analysis: Henshaw shines as Ireland's attack shows exciting signs of progress

Updated Feb 10th 2020, 8:00 PM 30,213 Views 23 Comments

Attack coach Mike Catt will have been pleased with Ireland’s width, decision-making, and passing.

# Momentum

Twickenham visit looms for Farrell's Ireland after strong Six Nations start

Feb 10th 2020, 7:00 AM 8,475 Views 31 Comments

‘We want to keep the pressure on,’ said the Ireland boss after the win over Wales.

# andy-farrell - Saturday 8 February, 2020

# Starter

Conway shines for Ireland with outstanding display in win over Wales

Feb 8th 2020, 6:31 PM 12,476 Views 17 Comments

The 28-year-old impressed as he won his 20th Test cap.

# Room To Improve

'Today was good but there is more in us,' says Andy Farrell

Feb 8th 2020, 6:19 PM 7,602 Views 16 Comments

The Ireland head coach was thrilled with today’s win but believes bigger tests lie up ahead.

# Liveblog

As it happened: Ireland v Wales, Six Nations

Feb 8th 2020, 1:05 PM 71,112 Views 70 Comments

We went minute-by-minute as both Andy Farrell and Wayne Pivac enter their second match as head coach.

# Showtime

Ireland fans expect to see more of the Andy Farrell stamp as Wales visit Dublin

Feb 8th 2020, 8:00 AM 14,113 Views 32 Comments

Conditions could be testing at the Aviva Stadium today.

# andy-farrell - Friday 7 February, 2020

# Ireland

'I've been taken massively outside of my comfort zone,’ says Tadhg Furlong

Feb 7th 2020, 7:20 AM 13,721 Views 9 Comments

The Ireland prop didn’t anticipate becoming part of the team’s leadership group but is beginning to find his voice.

# andy-farrell - Wednesday 5 February, 2020

# Width

Analysis: Wales and Ireland on similar journeys with 1-3-2-2 attack shape

Feb 5th 2020, 12:35 PM 10,373 Views 5 Comments

Both teams are looking to provide greater threat with increased width.

# Doing It His Way

Ajax, total football, Joe Schmidt, Mr Miyagi and Andy Farrell

Updated Feb 5th 2020, 8:35 AM 13,436 Views 1 Comment

Ireland’s new head coach believes it is time to take the stabilisers off and trust the players to cycle their own path.

# andy-farrell - Tuesday 4 February, 2020

# Positivity

Farrell: 'What a position to be in. We've won our first game at home'

Feb 4th 2020, 6:00 PM 8,651 Views 17 Comments

The Ireland head coach says Scotland aren’t getting the credit they deserve for last weekend’s display.

# Fresh Face

'We think he'll add a dimension to us, especially in attack off the bench'

Feb 4th 2020, 4:02 PM 8,380 Views 21 Comments

Max Deegan is set for his Ireland debut against Wales on Saturday.

# Craic The Whip

Out with the dreaded Monday review, Andy Farrell's are 'fun'

Feb 4th 2020, 8:00 AM 35,004 Views 37 Comments

Ireland’s new training base in Abbottstown has allowed for tweaks too.

# andy-farrell - Monday 3 February, 2020

# On The Box

TV Wrap - Rebuilding of Schmidt's reputation begins as Ireland stutter against Scotland

Feb 3rd 2020, 7:00 AM 25,397 Views 9 Comments

Elsewhere, Dylan Hartley impresses as Matt Williams sticks the boot into Eddie Jones.

# Standout Stander

'A classic CJ game really... it's great to see him out there smashing things'

Feb 3rd 2020, 6:15 AM 16,964 Views 24 Comments

The Munster man was a relentless presence for Ireland as they got over the line against Scotland.

# Battle

Cooney impresses in Ireland cameo but Murray 'will be happy enough'

Feb 3rd 2020, 6:00 AM 10,766 Views 59 Comments

Both Ireland scrum-halves contributed impressive moments against Scotland.

# andy-farrell - Sunday 2 February, 2020

# Mixed Bag

It's all about building momentum and Ireland are up and hobbling

Updated Feb 2nd 2020, 1:11 PM 14,997 Views 48 Comments

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.

# andy-farrell - Saturday 1 February, 2020

# Edgy

Farrell's Ireland off to winning start with shaky victory over wasteful Scotland

Feb 1st 2020, 6:40 PM 36,507 Views 127 Comments

Captain Johnny Sexton scored all of Ireland’s points as Ireland edged a frenetic contest.

# Big Shoes To Fill

Clear messages, managing expectations and enjoying yourself - Advice for Andy from managers in the know

Feb 1st 2020, 10:00 AM 10,579 Views 2 Comments

As Andy Farrell looks to move Ireland on from the Joe Schmidt era, we speak to two managers who found themselves in a similar situation.

# Moving On

Farrell's Ireland have chance for a perfect start as Scotland visit Dublin

Feb 1st 2020, 7:00 AM 11,192 Views 14 Comments

The World Cup is in the rearview mirror as Johnny Sexton and co. bid to get up and running.

# andy-farrell - Thursday 30 January, 2020

# Experience

'Johnny's at the right stage in life to be the main man, the captain, the leader'

Jan 30th 2020, 7:00 AM 5,251 Views 23 Comments

Jamie Heaslip on why Johnny Sexton was the right choice as Ireland captain, and the challenges facing Andy Farrell.

# andy-farrell - Wednesday 29 January, 2020

# Believer

Things are looking up for Ireland, says Ronan O’Gara

Jan 29th 2020, 7:49 PM 14,039 Views 15 Comments

Former Ireland great reckons Andy Farrell could find it easier to be a head coach than a No2.

# New Dawn

How Andy Farrell is looking to put his own stamp on the Ireland set-up

Jan 29th 2020, 12:00 PM 16,400 Views 24 Comments

The 44-year-old rugby league legend has made a positive start to life as a head coach.

# Spotlight

'He’s brimming at the minute. We’re expecting good things from Conor'

Jan 29th 2020, 6:00 AM 6,843 Views 19 Comments

Andy Farrell has opted to keep John Cooney on the Ireland bench for the Scotland clash.

# Mood Check

Furlong and Ringrose link up with Ireland's six-man leadership group

Jan 29th 2020, 1:00 AM 14,039 Views 8 Comments

James Ryan, Iain Henderson, and Peter O’Mahony are also part of the group.

# andy-farrell - Tuesday 28 January, 2020

# Traditions

Farrell's Ireland 'want to be a team that the Irish public love watching'

Jan 28th 2020, 6:30 PM 9,329 Views 30 Comments

The new head coach is keen for his pack to be aggressive and dominant.

# Team News

Farrell hands 21-year-old Doris debut in Ireland's Six Nations clash with Scotland

Jan 28th 2020, 1:26 PM 54,291 Views 114 Comments

Ronan Kelleher is also set for his first cap off the Ireland bench.

# andy-farrell - Monday 27 January, 2020

# Possible XV

Conor Murray set to be retained in Farrell's Ireland team to face Scotland

Updated Jan 27th 2020, 10:11 PM 40,938 Views 101 Comments

Caelan Doris could make a Test debut in the Six Nations opener.

# BOD

O'Driscoll: Ireland need a 'thug' who will throw their weight around

Jan 27th 2020, 12:31 PM 48,180 Views 55 Comments

The former Ireland captain also warned it will be difficult for Andy Farrell to experiment during the Six Nations.

# Setback

Finn Russell's dramatic exit dents Scotland's bid for fresh start in Dublin

Jan 27th 2020, 11:46 AM 10,005 Views 6 Comments

Gregor Townsend has a revamped coaching staff and a new captain for the Six Nations.

# andy-farrell - Saturday 25 January, 2020

# Wigan Warrior

The making of Andy Farrell

Jan 25th 2020, 8:28 AM 24,641 Views 27 Comments

Joe Schmidt may be a hard act to follow but Ireland have chosen the right man.

# Philosophy

'I’m a coach who likes to trust his gut and that won’t change' - Andy Farrell

Jan 25th 2020, 6:00 AM 4,940 Views 8 Comments

The new head coach insists he will remain hands-on for Ireland’s training sessions.

# andy-farrell - Friday 24 January, 2020

# Priorities

Memo to Andy Farrell: forget four-year plans, history has shown they don’t work

Jan 24th 2020, 10:25 AM 9,421 Views 27 Comments

The Ireland coach should resist calls to ditch his experienced players.

# andy-farrell - Thursday 23 January, 2020

# Depth Chart

POM under pressure and three fresh faces - Ireland's back row for the Six Nations

Jan 23rd 2020, 7:30 PM 24,153 Views 61 Comments

Head coach Andy Farrell’s selections in this area against Scotland will be telling.

# The Boss

Winning, fresh faces, and his 'ideas man' - Farrell launches the new Ireland era

Jan 23rd 2020, 6:45 AM 29,821 Views 34 Comments

‘I’ll always be myself otherwise I wouldn’t be true to what I believe in.’

# Captain

'I want to play for as long as I can because I love what I do' - Sexton

Jan 23rd 2020, 1:00 AM 5,242 Views 20 Comments

34-year-old Johnny Sexton is excited to have taken on the Ireland captaincy for the Six Nations.

# andy-farrell - Tuesday 21 January, 2020

# Depth Chart

A new hooker and props applying pressure - Ireland's front row for the Six Nations

Jan 21st 2020, 8:09 PM 35,128 Views 21 Comments

Who would you like to see Andy Farrell pick in jerseys number one to three in a week’s time?

# andy-farrell - Monday 20 January, 2020

# In Form

Farrell adds Ulster's McCloskey to Ireland squad ahead of Portugal trip

Jan 20th 2020, 7:21 PM 14,596 Views 15 Comments

The 27-year-old has won three Test caps so far in his career.

# Bad Timing

Ireland to further assess foot injury to Leinster fullback Jordan Larmour

Jan 20th 2020, 4:44 PM 9,219 Views 16 Comments

The 22-year-old’s form has been excellent since the World Cup.

# Fresh Start

Andy Farrell faces into Six Nations camp eager to build some early momentum

Jan 20th 2020, 6:45 AM 6,854 Views 7 Comments

A home clash against Scotland provides the new boss with a chance to get off to a good start.

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