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Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points

Ireland are favourites to complete another title success, despite Farrell temporarily handed the reins to defence coach Simon Easterby.

The Independent UK

Are you not entertained? Six Nations launches with blockbuster storylines

England’s new captain, Ireland’s shot at history and Antoine Dupont’s return for France add to the layers of intrigue

The Guardian - UK

Caelan Doris says Ireland must keep improving to retain Six Nations title

Ireland begin their championship title defence at home to England on Saturday, February 1.

The Independent UK

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Simon Easterby welcomes return of Leinster quartet for Six Nations title defence

Easterby is bidding to lead Ireland to an unprecedented third consecutive championship triumph.

The Independent UK

Uncapped prop Jack Boyle named in first Ireland squad under Simon Easterby

The 22-year-old Boyle has been selected ahead of Ulster’s Tom O’Toole.

The Independent UK

25 for 2025: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months

This year features two Ashes series, a Lions tour to Australia and Women’s Euro 2025

The Guardian - UK

Cian Healy has no plans to stop after making Ireland history

The 37-year-old made his Test debut against Australia in 2009.

The Independent UK

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Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence

Simon Easterby has taken over from head coach Farrell on an interim basis.

The Independent UK

Caelan Doris confident he will ‘continue to grow’ as Ireland captain

The 26-year-old claimed the second of Ireland’s three tries in a narrow win over Australia.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process

Farrell will temporarily depart his head coach role to take charge of the British and Irish Lions next year.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell will not shy away from Lions talk as Ireland prepare for Australia

Farrell will lead the Lions against Australia next summer.

The Independent UK

Johnny Sexton creating ‘real positivity’ when mentoring Ireland fly-halves

Ireland are due to host New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia this month.

The Independent UK

Simon Easterby set to fill in for Andy Farrell as Ireland coach on interim basis

Farrell will lead next year’s British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.

The Independent UK

No fresh injury worries for Ireland ahead of Saturday’s clash with South Africa

All 35 members of Andy Farrell’s squad trained on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Rookie Jimmy O’Brien ready to take on New Zealand if injuries bite for Ireland

Ireland are still assessing injuries suffered against Scotland.

The Independent UK

Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland

Andy Farrell’s side complete their Pool B fixtures on October 7 against Scotland in Paris.

The Independent UK

Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘can get better’ than South Africa performance

Ireland face Gregor Townsend’s Scotland on October 7.

The Guardian - UK

‘Ridiculous’ Sexton an inspiration as Ireland prepare for South Africa

The forward James Ryan said he believes Johnny Sexton’s presence and ‘narky edge’ take the team up a notch with key pool game looming

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The Independent UK

Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to win ‘ugly’ in South Africa clash

Ireland have won 27 of their last 29 Tests.

The Independent UK

Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup

Tougher tests await the world’s top-ranked nation.

The Independent UK

Ireland expect Robbie Henshaw to be available for World Cup clash with Tonga

The Leinster centre was a late withdrawal from the bench due to a hamstring issue.

The Independent UK

Jack Conan injury ‘nothing like’ foot problem which ruined last Rugby World Cup

The 31-year-old has not travelled with Ireland’s squad to a training camp in Portugal.

The Independent UK

Jack Conan remains injury concern before World Cup after missing Portugal camp

Andy Farrell’s squad flew to the Algarve on Monday.

Irish Mirror

Simon Easterby: It's all on this week for Ireland, not thinking of a Grand Slam shot in Dublin

"We’ve had a couple of weeks to prepare for this, we know how tough it’s going to be and we’re not thinking past tomorrow afternoon and putting in the performance that will be required to get a result"

Irish Mirror

Vern Cotter rejects claims Ireland will take a casual approach as Fiji prepare for Aviva showdown

The Ireland defence coach insisted the home side would not be taking Fiji for granted on Saturday

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