Andy Farrell

Ireland rugby coach

James Lowe impressed. Credit: INPHO/James Crombie

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Michael Sadlier Opinion Ireland’s win over Italy turned into a farce and Andy Farrell was robbed of a valuable Six Nations learning exercise

It’s hard to know what to make of this one and maybe too much reflection is not the way to go when it comes to dissecting a nine-try victory.

Andy Farrell takes no joy from ‘weird’ rule that gifted Ireland victory

Andy Farrell expects World Rugby to review its rules after Ireland benefited from a “weird” law en route to blitzing depleted Italy 57-6 in the Six Nations.

Point scorer: Joey Carbery kicks for goal in Paris. Credit: INPHO/Billy Stickland

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Jonathan Bradley’s Take Five: Ireland have plenty to learn from Six Nations loss in France, but that penalty call was the key moment

After only two rounds of action in the Six Nations, just one team remains undefeated. Pre-tournament favourites France have yet to venture beyond the friendly confines of Saint-Denis, but their weekend win over Ireland has them well placed for a first title since 2010 ahead of trips to Edinburgh and Cardiff in the next two rounds.

Andy Farrell. Credit: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

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Tom O’Toole’s rise and a Christmas miracle: Andy Farrell’s festive wish list as he leads Ireland into 2022

No doubt, when Andy Farrell and the big man meet, the opening salvo will be a bit of mutual beard appreciation; game recognising game.

Stuart McCloskey and James Hume. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Ulster trio given major challenge by Ireland coach Andy Farrell after international frustrations

As Ireland’s 2021 comes to a close, Andy Farrell will reflect upon a year that could have started no worse nor ended any better.

Iain Henderson and Rob Herring are the only Ulster players to have earned Ireland game-time so far this autumn. Pic: INPHO/Bryan Keane

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Jonathan Bradley Opinion Ireland camp need to back up win over All Blacks but will any more Ulstermen get the nod against Argentina?

The past two weeks, and indeed the past eight months, could hardly have gone better for Andy Farrell.

Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell prepare for a crucial Autumn International series

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Michael Sadlier Opinion Ireland’s win over Italy turned into a farce and Andy Farrell was robbed of a valuable Six Nations learning exercise

Andy Farrell takes no joy from ‘weird’ rule that gifted Ireland victory

Jonathan Bradley’s Take Five: Ireland have plenty to learn from Six Nations loss in France, but that penalty call was the key moment

Tom O’Toole’s rise and a Christmas miracle: Andy Farrell’s festive wish list as he leads Ireland into 2022

Ulster trio given major challenge by Ireland coach Andy Farrell after international frustrations

Jonathan Bradley Opinion Ireland camp need to back up win over All Blacks but will any more Ulstermen get the nod against Argentina?

Ireland may have to keep young talent in reserve as Japan come to the Aviva Stadium

Andy Farrell: Rugby in ‘safe hands’ when it comes to head injuries

Forget Ireland, my main goal now is to drive Ulster: Cooney

Warren Gatland dismisses second South Africa ‘A’ warm-up for the Lions

Tom O’Toole reflects on ‘special day’ for Ulster’s Ireland debutants in win over USA

I don’t know what more Sexton could have done to catch Gatland’s eye, says Farrell

James Ryan: Massive competition for places generated by Ireland victories