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

Andy Farrell expects a “seamless” transition in the Ireland camp during his sabbatical with the British and Irish Lions. Farrell will temporarily depart his head coach role following Saturday’s clash with Joe Schmidt’s Australia in order to lead ...

29 Nov 2024 at 09:23

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Ireland coach Simon Easterby dismisses Vern Cotter’s ‘training session’ remark

Ireland insist they will afford Fiji the same respect as South Africa and Australia following provocative comments from rival coach Vern Cotter. New Zealander Cotter claimed the Irish will view Saturday’s Test match as a “training session” and ...

11 Nov 2022 at 15:02

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

Ireland believe they are capable of significant improvement moving towards a pivotal Paris showdown with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials by scalping defending champions South Africa to register a ...

25 Sept 2023 at 09:13

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

Former captain Johnny Sexton has created “real positivity” in Ireland’s camp after returning to perform a part-time mentoring role. The 39-year-old, who retired following last year’s Rugby World Cup, has spent time with Andy Farrell’s ...

01 Nov 2024 at 08:00

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Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland

Ireland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side resumed training on Thursday following some ...

28 Sept 2023 at 18:17

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

The 2025 Guinness Six Nations kicks off in Paris under the Stade de France floodlights on January 31 when Les Bleus tackle Wales. Five rounds of fascinating action are set to unfold, with the bookmakers installing title holders ...

24 Jan 2025 at 06:00

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Ireland aim for Six Nations history under stand-in boss Simon Easterby

Interim boss Simon Easterby believes back-to-back champions Ireland are “up for the challenge” of chasing Six Nations history in the absence of Andy Farrell. Ireland are bidding to become the first country to claim three ...

24 Jan 2025 at 06:00

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

Ireland insist Jack Conan’s latest foot injury is “nothing like” the issue which ruined his last Rugby World Cup and are optimistic he will be fit to feature in France. Andy Farrell’s squad are in Portugal for a ...

09 Aug 2023 at 01:01

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

Andy Farrell expects Ireland to “kick on” in his absence as he turns his attention to assembling a coaching team for next year’s British and Irish Lions tour to Australia. Simon Easterby took over from head ...

02 Dec 2024 at 10:42

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

Ireland must be adaptable and prepared to grind out an “ugly” win against reigning world champions South Africa, according to defence coach Simon Easterby. Andy Farrell’s men head to Paris for the standout ...

20 Sept 2023 at 15:22

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

Simon Easterby will take over as interim Ireland head coach during Andy Farrell’s time in charge of the British and Irish Lions. Farrell is set to oversee autumn Tests against New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji ...

17 Sept 2024 at 16:47

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Sam Prendergast gets Ireland number 10 backing from interim boss Simon Easterby

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby has backed rookie fly-half Sam Prendergast to rise to the challenge of showcasing his “unbelievable talent” in his first Test match outside of Dublin. Following a ...

07 Feb 2025 at 12:44

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