Ireland

Farrell to grow, not ‘cut the legs’ off Ireland

Andy Farrell says he isn’t a believer in the four-year World Cup cycle and a radical overhaul of the Ireland squad would be damaging to their Six Nations title defence.

‘Born leader’ O’Mahony gets Ireland armband

Peter O’Mahony will captain Ireland in their defence of the Six Nations with head coach Andy Farrell saying on Wednesday that the veteran loose forward is a “born leader”.

Farrell to coach Lions in Australia

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has been officially confirmed as the head coach of the British & Irish Lions for the 2025 tour of Australia.

Ireland's right wing Mack Hansen (2nd L) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on September 23, 2023.

Ireland star to miss Six Nations

Ireland’s Six Nations title defence suffered a blow on Monday when wing Mack Hansen was ruled out of the forthcoming tournament with a dislocated shoulder.

Ireland Rugby Captains Run, Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, France 15/9/2023Head coach Andy FarrellMandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Farrell to take Lions reins

Andy Farrell is the leading contender to become the next British and Irish Lions head coach, with the Ireland boss set to be unveiled next week for the 2025 tour of Australia.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ryan Byrne/INPHO/Shutterstock (12521484b) Munster vs DHL Stormers. Munster's Dave Kilcoyne arrives at Thomond Park United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 02 Oct 2021

Ireland prop ruled out of Six Nations

Dave Kilcoyne will miss the entire Six Nations after club Munster said the veteran Ireland prop would be out for “at least six months” after shoulder surgery.

Farrell to continue Ireland’s World Cup quest

Andy Farrell has signed a two-year contract extension to keep him as Ireland head coach until the end of the 2027 World Cup.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 09: South Africa after the final whistle looks on during the match between South Africa and Ireland on day 1 of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town at DHL Stadium on December 09, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa

Blitzboks coach irked by errors

Sandile Ngcobo expressed his frustration with the Blitzboks’ uncharacteristic handling errors in a Cape Town Sevens pool finale defeat to Ireland.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 09: Impi Visser of South Africa during the match between South Africa and USA on day 1 of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town at DHL Stadium on December 09, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Blitzboks slip up in Cape Town pool finale

The Blitzboks will face Australia in the Cape Town Sevens quarter-finals after suffering a tense defeat to Ireland in their final pool match on Saturday night.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Aaron Smith of New Zealand leads the Haka ahead of the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Boks confirm All Blacks’ Cape Town return

SA Rugby has officially announced the Springboks’ home calendar for 2024, which includes two Tests against Ireland and a clash with the All Blacks in Cape Town.