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Andy Farrell: The Englishman who led Ireland to the Grand Slam

Andy Farrell has guided Ireland to a Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam to cement his side’s position at the top of the world rankings following last year’s historic series success in New Zealand.

Irish Independent

Why Ireland boss Andy Farrell is such a special coach

The Englishman led his adopted nation to a memorable grand slam in the 2023 Six Nations

The Independent UK

Six Nations: How Andy Farrell built on the Joe Schmidt legacy to drive Ireland’s evolution

Rory Best speaks to Standard Sport before the Men in Green look to complete a third Grand Slam against England in Dublin this weekend

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We love it in Ireland: Andy Farrell not interested in coaching role in England

Andy Farrell is loving life in Ireland and has no interest in chasing a coaching role back in England as he seeks to clinch Grand Slam glory against his native country.

Irish Independent

From ‘Le Drop’ to ‘Le Sulk’ – The highs and lows of Johnny Sexton’s Six Nations career

From making his tournament debut against France in 2010, to winning three titles, including the Grand Slam in 2018, Johnny Sexton has enjoyed a long and storied Six Nations career.

Irish Independent

The Left Wing: Enda McNulty on Ireland's resilience, working with Joe Schmidt and World Cup fallout

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald look back on Ireland's win over Scotland and discuss the mental preparation for Saturday's Grand Slam decider with former Ireland performance coach Enda McNulty.

Irish Independent

Andy Farrell: My embrace of adversity started when I was a Warrior

'I just think it’s a mentality that you have to have because otherwise everything is just an excuse'

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Joe Schmidt pulls out of All Blacks head coach race

The former Ireland manager had been one of the hot favourites for the job.

Irish Mirror

World Cup adds another layer to Ireland’s mission

October 7 seems a long way away right now, yet Ireland’s date with Scotland at the Stade de France looms large over this week.

Irish Independent

Joe Schmidt emerges as top contender for All-Blacks job

The former Ireland and Leinster boss could be in line to take over as New Zealand rugby manager.

Irish Mirror

Joe Schmidt close to throwing his hat in ring for All Blacks job

Former Leinster and Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is strongly considering putting his name forward to be the next head coach of the All Blacks according to reports in New Zealand.

Irish Independent

Today's rugby news as England international 'couldn't believe how bad' Wales are and bemused by coaches

The latest rugby headlines and news stories from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Ireland won’t miss Grand Slam bus with this coach as Farrell’s men head for Murrayfield

Two buses, two coaches. After Andy Farrell’s Ireland swept aside Wales on Six Nations opening day, he almost blithely referred to the fact that his side’s coach to the game had been delayed. Nothing to see here. Move on.

Irish Independent

Six Nations Diary: Doubts still linger over Wales v England as talks continue

Negotiations ongoing to stop Welsh strike

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The Breakdown: How an old Joe Schmidt special allowed Ireland to unlock the French defence

In each of their opening two Six Nations wins, Ireland have outscored the opposition by four tries to one.

Belfast Live

Ireland vs France: Stuart McCloskey insists he has moved on from Joe Schmidt snub

McCloskey's international career has started to build momentum under Andy Farrell

AFP

Ireland's freedom of expression speaks volumes for Farrell

Dublin (AFP) - Ireland going into Saturday's Six Nations blockbuster against France as favourites is a testament to head coach Andy Farrell having allowed the players the freedom to express themselves, Irish rugby great Tony Ward told AFP.

Irish Independent

Stuart McCloskey not sure why former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt overlooked him

Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey admits he does not fully understand why he was regularly overlooked by former head coach Joe Schmidt ahead of potentially making a fifth successive Test start under Andy Farrell.

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Irish Independent

Six Nations diary: Finn Russell explains Owen Farrell taunt as Stuart McCloskey sidesteps Joe Schmidt question

Wales defence coach left red-faced by Ireland

Irish Independent

‘You think of the times on the island where things were troubled. The Irish rugby team was the one thing that persisted in solidarity’ – James Ryan

We have been told Netflix have access all areas during this Six Nations championship but, for James Ryan, there is one place that must remain sacrosanct.

Irish Mirror

Tadhg Beirne: Playing for Wales was not on my agenda

The Munster star warns that Ireland's newbies in Cardiff must be prepared for the 'shock' of playing in such a special atmosphere as the visitors look to overturn their bad Six Nations form at the Principality

Irish Independent

Axed Joey Carbery will need to show Andy Farrell he can bounce back

Joey Carbery trained with Munster on Wednesday afternoon, and from our vantage point in one of Thomond Park’s corporate boxes, he didn’t look like a man who was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.

Irish Independent

Unfinished business on the European frontier for Irish teams

Four years ago when we rounded the bend from Christmas into the New Year the sight of Mount Fuji was clear and welcoming. Captain Joe Schmidt, one of the most sought-after pilots in the business, was flying the plane. We were booked in first class for the Japan World Cup.…

Irish Mirror

Messi's last World Cup finals dance ended in triumph. Can Johnny Sexton dare to dream of the same?

Although not at the peak of his powers, the Argentinian maestro crowned his storied career by lifting the World Cup for the first time in Qatar. Irish rugby's great no 10 needs to be firing in France for Andy Farrell's men to have any chance of, one, breaking through their…

Irish Independent

The rebirth of Ross Byrne – Leinster out-half is playing with a renewed sense of confidence

Last week, Stuart Lancaster was explaining why Leinster have an inherent trust in Ross Byrne’s ability when he made an interesting observation:

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