There is a new leader of the pride. For the first time in 12 years, the British & Irish Lions have a new head coach. The Lions coach announcement, and press briefing, is taking place in London today [Thursday, January 11] and we will have all the big comments, details and reactions. After Andy Farrell […]

2 years ago

Even before Warren Gatland went to pass the baton, a decision had already been reached. Andy Farrell is lined up to coach the British & Irish Lions on their 2025 tour to Australia. It is just a matter of when the official announcement will be made. The Ireland head coach was earmarked for the job […]

2 years ago

“We came from a tee-total culture.” On Saturday, at Twickenham, Eddie Jones will once again face off against a man that he first showed the coaching ropes to, over a decade ago. Andy Farrell played under Eddie Jones when he and Steve Borthwick were co-captains at Saracens. When Farrell retired, he became assistant coach under […]

4 years ago

Now we know. The draw for the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup was held in host country France, this afternoon, and there were tricky draws for Ireland, Wales and Scotland. England, meanwhile, will be fancying their chances. The headline news is that hosts France have been drawn in Pool A with New […]

5 years ago

Confirmation arrived from the IRFU this morning Ireland have confirmed that Joe Schmidt will leave his post as head coach after next year’s World Cup. Schmidt will be replaced by current defence coach, Andy Farrell, after Ireland’s involvement in Japan 2019 comes to an end. Farrell has been with the Irish team since 2016 and […]

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