Andy Farrell rugby player
Andy Farrell rugby player

Andy Farrell

30th May 1975 1.93m/108kg Head Coach

Gatland: Farrell the only contender for British and Irish Lions job

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says Ireland counterpart Andy Farrell is the only real contender to lead the British and Irish Lions on their tour to Australia in 2025.   Gatland was in charge of...

Van der Flier, Demant and Smith land top World Rugby awards

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Josh van der Flier and Ruahei Demant were named the best rugby players in the world on Sunday, with Wayne Smith the number one coach.       Ireland's Josh van der Flier has been named...

Ireland wary of a big performance from underdogs Australia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will be wary of Dave Rennie's inconsistent Wallabies side when they host Australia at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in their final test match of the year.   Ireland head into the match off...

Carbery and Henshaw unavailable for Aus clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will have to contend with Australia without the services of Joey Carbery and Robbie Henshaw who have both been ruled out of the fixture through injury.   Flyhalf Carbery will be required...

Latest World Rankings: Italy close in on the Top 10, Australia and Scotland fall

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy's historic first-ever win over Australia has seen them move into 11th place in the World Rankings.    The Azzuri moved up ahead of Fiji to record their highest ranking since...

Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching group have named Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji at the Aviva Stadium in the Nations Series on Saturday afternoon (Kick-off 1pm, live on...

Ireland 19-16 South Africa: Farrell's men edge tight contest against Springboks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There were two tries apiece at the Aviva Stadium, but a Johnny Sexton penalty proved enough for Ireland to get the win against South Africa.     An impressive second-half performance from...

Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Springbok test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell has been forced into tweaking his starting lineup on the eve of Ireland's clash against the World Champion Springboks on Saturday.   Robbie Henshaw has withdrawn from the matchday 23...

Farrell relishing contest

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland boss Andy Farrell is not short on enthusiasm with regard to this weekend’s clash between his charges and the World Champion Springboks.   It is always an occasion with plenty of needle...

Experienced Boks look to settle score against Ireland 5 years on

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The walls of the Aviva Stadium are set to rattle on Saturday evening as the World Champion Springboks cross swords an Irish outfit which has been making waves in the rugby world of late.   Earlier...