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Andy Farrell happy as Joe Schmidt's assistant amid succession links

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Andy Farrell has insisted he is happy being an assistant to Joe Schmidt, despite appearing to get an endorsement to succeed his boss as Ireland head coach should the main man depart after next year’s...

Ireland Under-19s Reunite 20 Years On From World Championship Success

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A reunion event was held at the Aviva Stadium last Saturday to mark 20 years since the Ireland Under-19s won the FIRA World Youths Championship in France. For some the 1998 tournament marked the pinnacle...

Ireland Women's Team Named For USA Game

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Women's Head Coach Adam Griggs has named the 23 players to face USA Women this Sunday in Energia Park at 1.00pm.

Irish Rugby TV: 'This Is A Chance To Test Ourselves' - Earls

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Experienced Ireland winger Keith Earls is hoping to face New Zealand for the fifth time in his career on Saturday. But for now, he is concentrating on getting himself and his preparation right.

'When you do lose in an All Black jersey it's never nice. We can draw from those experiences'

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Beauden Barrett doesn't tend to lose too many games in a black jersey so the reversals stick in the mind.

Irish Rugby TV: 'It's An Important Game And An Important Year' - Farrell

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Talking to the media today at the team base in Maynooth, Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell spoke about why New Zealand are the best in the world and why Ireland want to play them to test themselves.

Andy Farrell and Stuart Lancaster are 'hugely impressive individuals', says IRFU chief

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The next Ireland coaching ticket?

Naas Strike Late To Deny Wesley And Return To Division 1B Summit

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A late brace of tries from Fionn Higgins inspired a 31-23 comeback victory for Naas at Old Wesley, as Johne Murphy's men entered the mid-November break with a four-point lead at the top of All-Ireland...

Eddie O'Sullivan warns Ireland over 'whistle happy' ref Barnes

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

His comments follow Ireland vice-captain Johnny Sexton saying the national team has "come on the wrong side of Wayne Barnes in the past".

Scotland star Stuart Hogg to join Exeter next season

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The 26-year-old is Exeter's first new signing ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.