Andy Farrell to take over from Joe Schmidt as Ireland head coach

Farrell will take the reins after next year’s Rugby World CupSchmidt says he will ‘prioritise family’ after leaving IrelandAndy Farrell will succeed Joe Schmidt as Ireland head coach after next year’s World Cup, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced.Schmidt will leave Irish rugby after the tournament in Japan having taken charge in 2013. “I have decided to finish coaching and will prioritise family commitments after the RWC in 2019,” the 53-year-old said in a statement. “I feel that Irish rugby is in good hands. The management and players have been incredible to work with and the tremen…