Regret lingers but France loom large for Ireland With France on the horizon, Ireland don't exactly have time to wallow in the pain of a bitterly disappointing defeat to Wales but Simon Easterby ... Rugby • 09 Feb
Easterby: We're trying to change the way we play Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby is confident that Saturday's lineout woes in the 18-7 defeat to England will be ironed out and stressed again the ... Rugby • 24 Nov 20
Triple Crown still 'hugely important', says Easterby Most of the Ireland players may have Six Nations championship medals but claiming the Triple Crown would be "hugely important", according to Simon Easterby. Six Nations • 23 Feb 20
'It means the world' - Toner savouring Ireland return Ireland lock Devin Toner says winning his place back in the Ireland team "means the world" following on from his World Cup disappointment. Rugby • 22 Feb 20
Suspended Aki can still be 'massive' influence in camp Bundee Aki can still have a "massive" influence on Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand even under suspension, according to Simon Easterby. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 15 Oct 19
Easterby predicts a great future for lock Ryan James Ryan's rare mix of humility and talent marks him out as a future Ireland great, according to Simon Easterby. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19
Easterby: Ireland pack eager to deliver a riposte Simon Easterby believes Ireland's latent fury from their shock loss to Japan could turn their pack of forwards into a "different animal" against Samoa. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 08 Oct 19
Easterby: Spying is outside of our control Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby says it is disappointing that some teams resort to spying on opposition as part of their preparation. Rugby • 29 Jan 19
Simon Easterby to take up temporary role with Ulster Ireland coach Simon Easterby will work with Ulster before the arrival of new head coach Dan McFarland. Rugby • 03 Jul 18
Greg Feek to double up Irish duties with role in Japan Greg Feek is heading for Japan to take up a position with club side Ricoh, but the scrum coach will double up his role with ... Rugby • 09 May 18
Furlong and Henderson face battle to regain shirts Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby admitted the return to full fitness of Tadgh Furlong and Iain Henderson has thrown up a "selection headache" as he ... Rugby • 06 Mar 18
Ireland confident Owens will protect their players Ireland trust referee Nigel Owens to protect their top stars against any late hits from France in Paris on Saturday, according to forwards coach Simon ... Rugby • 30 Jan 18
Easterby looks to fresh faces for Irish summer tour Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby has challenged his young players to show their potential ahead of the 2019 World Cup. Rugby • 06 Jun 17
Schmidt: Jackson stature growing among team-mates Johnny Sexton is expected to be fit for selection against France on Saturday week, but Joe Schmidt says Paddy Jackson has commanded the respect of ... Six Nations • 18 Feb 17
'Passionate' Irish trio ready to impress on tour Ireland's South African-born players are determined to show the locals what they're missing during the three-Test series, says Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby. Rugby • 07 Jun 16
Twickenham pressure goes both ways, says Easterby The pressure cauldron of Twickenham can work both ways, says Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby. Six Nations • 23 Feb 16
Ireland's Easterby eager to erase Argentina agony Simon Easterby admits Ireland have had a "long time" to stew over their World Cup failure and is looking forward to putting things right against ... Six Nations • 04 Feb 16
Easterby: Irish have fully fit squad to pick from Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby has hailed the work of the squad's medical and conditioning staff as Ireland head into their final Rugby World Cup ... Rugby World Cup 2019 • 07 Oct 15
Simon Easterby: Ireland must avoid errors of 2007 Simon Easterby has warned Ireland not to repeat the mistakes of 2007 when chasing RBS 6 Nations glory in Edinburgh this weekend. Six Nations • 18 Mar 15
Simon Easterby rejects claims of dangerous play Simon Easterby has rejected Wales coach Shaun Edwards' assertion that Ireland play "very dangerous" rugby by employing the choke tackle. Six Nations • 25 Feb 15
Easterby: Breaking Italy down key to Rome mission Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby has pinpointed Italy's experience and ability to perform the functional aspects of the forward game as key challenges to Ireland ... Rugby • 05 Jul 15
Easterby: Boks are best pack in the world Simon Easterby believes Ireland will face the best forward pack in the world when Ireland take on South Africa at Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Rugby • 08 Nov 14
Easterby perfect fit for Ireland, says Davies Simon Easterby boasts the "ruthless focus" to thrive in Joe Schmidt's Ireland set-up, according to his Scarlets coaching mentor Nigel Davies. Rugby • 28 Oct 14
Easterby confirmed as Ireland forwards coach Former international flanker Simon Easterby has been confirmed as the new Ireland forwards coach. Rugby • 17 Jul 14
