Andy Farrell rugby player
Andy Farrell rugby player

Andy Farrell

30th May 1975 1.93m/108kg Head Coach

Ireland Squad Named For Autumn Nations Series: Zebo returns, two uncapped players included

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland Head coach Andy Farrell has named a 38 strong squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures at the Aviva Stadium.   Ireland face Japan on Saturday 6th November before hosting New...

"I'd like to see coaches from each of the four nations" - Rory Best

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Ireland and Lions' hooker Rory Best has called for changes in how the British and Irish Lions coaching staff is selected.   Speaking on RTE’s Game On, The former Ireland captain...

Ireland’s Autumn Internationals Confirmed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad face a busy autumn schedule with four games now confirmed for October and November 2021.     First up is Ireland’s return fixture with ...

This weekend's international friendlies

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another weekend of international friendlies is on the horizon with much to look forward to for fans around the world.    The Springboks vs Georgia match was called off earlier this week due...

Eight new caps as Andy Farrell names his side to face the USA

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell and his coaching team have named the Ireland side to face the USA at the Aviva Stadium in the final fixture of the Summer Series.   There are four new caps in the starting XV and a...

Andy Farrell heaps praise on courageous Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland boss Andy Farrell has been very complimentary of Japan in the wake of his side’s 8-point victory over them on Saturday afternoon.    The Japanese continue to impress the rugby...

Andy Farrell Explains Why James Ryan Was Not Called Up For The Lions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has explained that British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland enquired about the possibility of James Ryan replacing Alun Wyn Jones for the of South Africa.   Ryan...

Ireland hungry for revenge on Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After ironing out the bumps and bruises after last week, Japan are set to tackle the Irish at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon.    As was expected, Japan gave good...

Joey Carbery starts with a potential debut for Coombes against Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell has named the Ireland matchday squad to face Japan at the Aviva Stadium in the opening fixture of the Summer Series.       James Ryan captains the side and is partnered...

Ireland To Take On USA In Las Vegas

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will take on the US Eagles at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday 30th October 2021.   The fixture is in addition to Ireland’s regular November Series of Test matches at...