Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Farrell to figure out Fiji plan after Irish body count

Ireland boss Andy Farrell says he will give considered thought to selection for next weekend's meeting with Fiji, who have already beaten Wales in the Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 17 Nov 24

Joe McCarthy says Ireland know the areas they need to work on

'Coaches will be on our backs big time' - McCarthy

Joe McCarthy says the win over Argentina won't excuse Ireland's players from the coaches' ire when they sit down to review the game this week.

Rugby • 16 Nov 24

'Coaches will be on our backs big time' - McCarthy

Joe McCarthy says the win over Argentina won't excuse Ireland's players from the coaches' ire when they sit down to review the game this week.

Rugby • 17 Nov 24

Ireland's players celebrate after the full-time whistle

Farrell laments poor discipline but relieved with win

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell praised his side's ability to hold on for a tense win against Argentina at Aviva Stadium, hut he's admitted they need to get a hold on what has become a "desperate" lack of discipline.

Rugby • 16 Nov 24

Andy Farrell has made one change to his side for Friday's meeting with Argentina

Farrell confident of Irish response against Argentina

Head coach Andy Farrell is confident that Ireland will respond to last week's defeat to New Zealand with a strong performance against Argentina on Friday night.

Rugby • 14 Nov 24

Andy Farrell (left) has included uncapped Sam Prendergast (right) on the bench against Argentina

'He's ready' - Farrell backs Prendergast to impress

Andy Farrell says Sam Prendergast is ready to make the step up to Test rugby, and has backed the young Leinster out-half to take his chance when he makes his debut in Friday night's meeting with Argentina.

Rugby • 13 Nov 24

'He's ready' - Farrell backs Prendergast to impress

Andy Farrell says Sam Prendergast is ready to make the step up to Test rugby, and has backed the young Leinster out-half to take his chance when he makes his debut in Friday night's meeting with Argentina.

Rugby • 13 Nov 24

Sam Prendergast replaces Ciarán Frawley on the bench

Prendergast and Clarkson set for debuts v Argentina

Sam Prendergast and Thomas Clarkson are in line to make their Ireland debuts in Friday's meeting with Argentina, with both players named on the replacements bench, while Robbie Henshaw replaces Bundee Aki at centre.

Rugby • 13 Nov 24

'Good teams bounce back' - Farrell calls for a reaction

Andy Farrell insists he will get a reaction out of his Ireland squad, as they look to get their Autumn Nations Series campaign back on track against Argentina following Friday's defeat to New Zealand.

Rugby • 11 Nov 24

'Good teams bounce back' - Farrell calls for a reaction

Andy Farrell insists he will get a reaction out of his Ireland squad, as they look to get their Autumn Nations Series campaign back on track against Argentina following Friday's defeat to New Zealand.

Rugby • 10 Nov 24

Joe McCarthy was one of the players who underperformed against New Zealand

Farrell rues Ireland 'overplaying' in All Blacks loss

Andy Farrell conceded his Ireland team overplayed at times during their Autumn Nations Series loss to New Zealand on Friday.

Rugby • 10 Nov 24

Farrell rues Ireland 'overplaying' in All Blacks loss

Andy Farrell conceded his Ireland team overplayed at times during their Autumn Nations Series loss to New Zealand on Friday.

Rugby • 09 Nov 24

Andy Farrell: 'It's a funny old feeling because we don't tend to have it too much in that dressing room'

Farrell: We became a little bit too desperate

Andy Farrell felt Ireland "suppressed" themselves during a 23-13 loss to New Zealand, which ended a 19-game home winning run.

Rugby • 08 Nov 24

Farrell confident Munster woes won't impact Crowley

Jack Crowley has "credit" in the bank, says Andy Farrell, who is confident that Munster's current troubles won't impact on the out-half's performance with Ireland.

Rugby • 07 Nov 24

Farrell confident Munster woes won't impact Crowley

Jack Crowley has "credit" in the bank, says Andy Farrell, who is confident that Munster's current troubles won't impact on the out-half's performance with Ireland.

Rugby • 06 Nov 24

Andy Farrell: 'That subject is in the past now'

Farrell: World Cup defeat to All Blacks 'in the past'

Ireland boss Andy Farrell admits that the visit of the All Blacks always adds extra excitement, but insists last year's World Cup defeat is "in the past now".

Rugby • 06 Nov 24

Max Deegan (l) and Jacob Stockdale impressed in their URC games at the weekend

URC: Deegan and Stockdale raise hands for Ireland calls

With Andy Farrell due to name his squad for the Autumn Nations Series on Wednesday, the weekend was the last chance for some of the players on the fringes to impress.

Rugby • 21 Oct 24

URC: Deegan and Stockdale raise hands for Ireland calls

With Andy Farrell due to name his squad for the Autumn Nations Series on Wednesday, the weekend was the last chance for some of the players on the fringes to impress.

Rugby • 21 Oct 24

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is due to name his latest squad on Wednesday

Time to impress in URC with Ireland places up for grabs

While there will still be one more round of games after this weekend in the BKT United Rugby Championship, this is the last opportunity to impress Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, who will name his squad for next month's four-Test November window on Wednesday.

United Rugby Championship • 18 Oct 24

Simon Easterby will take charge for next year's Six Nations and the 2025 summer tour, details of which are yet to be confirmed

Easterby named interim Ireland head coach

Simon Easterby will assume the role of Ireland men's interim head coach from December to allow Andy Farrell concentrate on the 2025 Lions Tour, the IRFU has confirmed.

Rugby • 17 Sep 24

Ciarán Frawley, right, celebrates with team-mate Jack Crowley who he replaced with 21 minutes to go in Durban

Farrell: Frawley deserves the chance to slot in at 10

Andy Farrell believes Ciarán Frawley deserves the opportunity to line out more regularly at out-half after his late heroics earned Ireland a last-gasp win in their second Test in South Africa.

Rugby • 15 Jul 24

Ireland's players celebrate after their win over South Africa

'As good as it gets' - Farrell delights in comeback win

In the moments after last week's first Test defeat to South Africa in Pretoria, Andy Farrell was quick quick to point out that even in defeat, his team hang around like a bad smell.

Rugby • 14 Jul 24

Josh van der Flier and Caelan Doris tackle South Africa's Eben Etzebeth during last week's first Test

Preview: History shows Ireland can react in second Test

Neil Treacy previews Ireland second Test against the world champions South Africa in Durban.

Rugby • 13 Jul 24

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was speaking from the team hotel in uMhlanga

'Winning matters' - Farrell demanding more from Ireland

Andy Farrell gave a blunt assessment of his side's performance against South Africa last week, but the Ireland head coach is confident they can bounce back and level the series in Durban.

Rugby • 12 Jul 24

Peter O'Mahony has been named on the bench by Ireland coach Andy Farrell

Farrell: O'Mahony reaction shows 'proper leadership'

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has praised his captain Peter O'Mahony for his reaction to being dropped ahead of Saturday's second Test with South Africa in Durban.

Rugby • 11 Jul 24