Andy Farrell rugby player
Andy Farrell rugby player

Andy Farrell

30th May 1975 1.93m/108kg Head Coach

Joey Carbery starts against France, Sexton ruled out

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell has announced the squad that will travel to Paris today to take on France in  Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations round 2 fixture in St Denis.     Ireland captain Johnny...

France release 14 players ahead of Irish test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France head coach Fabien Galthie has rejoined the squad ahead of the round two Six Nations clash against Ireland this weekend.   Ahead of the test at the Stade de France, Galthie has released 14...

How Ireland could line up against France

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a comprehensive victory over Wales in round one of the Six Nations, Ireland head to France in what could prove to be a Championship deciding encounter.     Ireland have now won...

On This Day in 2021: 'Pivac counts cost of Wales win as Farrell expects 'stalwart' O'Mahony response'

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac will have to reassemble his Wales squad for the game with Scotland after their win over Ireland came at a cost.   Wales are set to be without four players for their Six Nations clash...

IRE vs WALES: What the pundits said

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 1 of the 2022 Six Nations lived up to the competition’s proud name as fans across Europe were treated to some fantastic displays of rugby.     The wise heads of former Wales captain...

Latest World Rankings: Ireland & Scotland climb

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A convincing victory over Wales sees Ireland move into their highest position under Andy Farrell while Scotland move ahead of Australia after their historic victory over England.   Ireland have...

Shaun Edwards praises strength of hat-trick hero Gabin Villière

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Shaun Edwards believes Gabin Villière is pound for pound one of the strongest players he’s coached after the winger scored a hat-trick in France’s 37-10 win against Italy.   The...

2022 Six Nations Team of the Week - Round One

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland, Scotland, and France got their Six Nations campaigns off to winning starts in the opening weekend of action.   Andy Farrell's Ireland trashed Wales 29-7 in the opening game of the tournament...

Sexton keeps cool head in wake of dominant victory

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Although the feeling of triumph must be pumping through the veins of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton after a commanding Round 1 victory over Wales, the 36 year-old adopts a reserved demeanour as the remainder...

Ireland 29-7 Wales: Mack shines on debut

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales' Six Nations title defence got off to a terrible start on Saturday as they were thrashed 29-7 by Ireland in Dublin.     Andrew Conway helped himself to a double as Ireland eased to a...