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8 November 2025; Tom Farrell of Ireland during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and Japan at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Ireland debut a dream fulfilled for Farrell

Ireland's 41-10 win against Japan at Aviva Stadium won't live long in the memory, unless your name is Tom Farrell.

18 October 2025; Tom Farrell of Munster celebrates after scoring his side's second try during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Munster at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Farrell on Farrell: New cap Tom '100% deserves a shot'

It's less than two years since Tom Farrell got the news that his time at Connacht was up. At that stage, winning an international cap would have been the furthest thing from his mind.

Rugby • 06 Nov

Tom Farrell scored a brace against Ulster last weekend

Win or go home attitude for crucial Munster clash

Munster centre Tom Farrell says Munster are expecting one of their toughest tests of the season when they host fellow URC play-off hopefuls Benetton in Cork tomorrow evening.

Rugby • 15 May

Tom Farrell has scored five tries for Munster this season

Farrell form a positive as Munster regroup again

Munster have been the definition of inconsistency this season but the form of centre Tom Farrell has been a huge positive for the province.

Rugby • 09 Jan

Tom Farrell had an impressive Munster debut

Farrell could be a 'moneyball' signing for Munster

New Munster centre Tom Farrell could prove to be something of a 'moneyball' signing for the province, according to Johne Murphy and Bernard Jackman.

United Rugby Championship • 25 Sep 24

Tom Farrell

Farrell has joined Munster this season as a replacement for Antoine Frisch, who departed for Toulon in the summer.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Tom Farrell makes the switch from Connacht to Munster

Munster announce signing of Farrell from Connacht

Munster have confirmed the signing of Connacht centre Tom Farrell ahead of the 2024/25 season on a two-year deal.

Rugby • 22 May 24

Tom Farrell and Connacht are targeting a return to winning ways against the Sharks

Farrell focused on midfield duel against in-form Sharks

The Cell C Sharks may have sent a second-string side to Galway for Saturday's game with Connacht but Tom Farrell knows they still have plenty of bite in their midfield.

Rugby • 07 Jan 23

Blade among five Connacht players to sign new deals

Ireland international Caolin Blade is among five players who have signed new deals with Connacht.

Rugby • 13 Jan 22

New signing Mack Hansen impressed during a recent Connacht Eagles game v Leinster A

Connacht give debut to Hansen in season opener

Mack Hansen will make his Connacht debut in tomorrow night's United Rugby Championship opener away to Cardiff.

Rugby • 23 Sep 21

Tom Farrell has scored three tries in six outings for Connacht this seaosn

Farrell blow for Connacht as Aki returns to training

Connacht's injury crisis appears to be easing somewhat, but centre Tom Farrell could be sidelined for up to six weeks.

Rugby • 27 Nov 19

Connacht extend O'Halloran, O'Brien and Farrell deals

Connacht Rugby have announced contract extensions for Tiernan O'Halloran, Sean O'Brien and Tom Farrell until the end of the 2021/22 season.

Rugby • 05 Nov 19

Farrell earned his start after last week's brace of tries

Tom Farrell handed first start for Connacht

Tom Farrell will start for Connacht for the first time this season when they travel to play Opsreys on Saturday.

Rugby • 01 Nov 19

Tom Farrell is hoping to secure Champions Cup qualification

Connacht star Farrell aiming to push on with Ireland

Connacht centre Tom Farrell says that his involvement in the Ireland camp has made him even more eager to take the next step.

Rugby • 10 Apr 19

Friend: Connacht gives you chance to prove your worth

Andy Friend says Connacht is now a proven destination for any player hungry to play and hungry to prove they are good enough to represent Ireland.

Rugby • 17 Jan 19

Jack Carty and Caolin Blade have both been included in Joe Schmidt's squad

Blade among 3 uncapped players in Irish 6 Nations squad

Three uncapped Connacht players have been named in Joe Schmidt's Ireland squad for the opening two rounds of the Six Nations.

Rugby • 16 Jan 19

Tom Farrell has played 12 games this season, completing 80 minutes on all but one occasion

Farrell eager for another 'taste' of Ireland camp

Connacht centre Tom Farrell will be an interested party when Joe Schmidt names his squad for the Guinness Six Nations tomorrow.

Rugby • 15 Jan 19

Tom Farrell

Ireland debut a dream fulfilled for Farrell

Farrell on Farrell: New cap Tom '100% deserves a shot'

Win or go home attitude for crucial Munster clash

Farrell form a positive as Munster regroup again

Farrell could be a 'moneyball' signing for Munster

Tom Farrell

Munster announce signing of Farrell from Connacht

Farrell focused on midfield duel against in-form Sharks

Blade among five Connacht players to sign new deals

Connacht give debut to Hansen in season opener

Farrell blow for Connacht as Aki returns to training

Connacht extend O'Halloran, O'Brien and Farrell deals

Tom Farrell handed first start for Connacht

Connacht star Farrell aiming to push on with Ireland

Friend: Connacht gives you chance to prove your worth

Blade among 3 uncapped players in Irish 6 Nations squad

Farrell eager for another 'taste' of Ireland camp

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