Lions chief executive says Andy Farrell in ‘strong position’ to return as coach
Andy Farrell’s credentials to remain British and Irish Lions head coach for the 2029 tour to New Zealand have been endorsed by chief executive Ben Calveley.
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Depleted Ireland drop Aki over disciplinary issue, Keenan breaks thumb
DUBLIN, Jan 28 : Ireland's already depleted squad became even more stretched on Wednesday after centre Bundee Aki was dropped over a disciplinary issue and fullback Hugo Keenan broke his thumb ahead of next week's Six Nations opener in France.
Henshaw joins growing Irish injury list for start of Six Nations
DUBLIN, Jan 21 : Robbie Henshaw will miss the start of the Six Nations, bringing to ten the number of Irish players ruled out for at least the tournament's opening games as Andy Farrell named a depleted squad on Wednesday.
Ireland duo Ryan Baird and Jamie Osborne set to miss start of 2026 Six Nations
Ireland pair Ryan Baird and Jamie Osborne are set to miss the start of the 2026 Six Nations through injury.
Ireland's Baird, Osborne injury doubts for Six Nations
DUBLIN :Ireland flanker Ryan Baird will be out for up to three months with a leg injury and utility back Jamie Osborne will miss four months due to a shoulder problem, making both major doubts for the Six Nations.
Andy Farrell takes exception to South Africa loss being described as ‘shambolic’
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admitted he had not “seen a game like that ever” as he took exception to a chaotic 24-13 defeat to South Africa being described as “shambolic”.
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Chaotic” was Andy Farrell’s verdict on Ireland’s defeat to South Africa at the Aviva Stadium.
Farrell proud of short-handed Irish after 'mad game'
DUBLIN :Ireland coach Andy Farrell said his overriding feeling was one of unbelievable pride after his side lost 24-13 to South Africa on Saturday having spent part of a "mad game" down to 12 men after a flurry of cards.
South Africa end 13-year wait for victory over Ireland in Dublin
Ireland paid a heavy price for ill-discipline as world champions South Africa ended a 13-year wait for victory in Dublin by battling to a chaotic 24-13 victory.