'The best part of our game by a country mile is our defence' - Farrell delighted with bonus point start
Andy Farrell says he's "delighted" with the nature of Ireland's 29-7 bonus point win against Wales in the Guinness Six Nations.
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Farrell praises Ireland's 'awesome' defence
DUBLIN : Ireland coach Andy Farrell praised his side's defence as being the best part of their game "by a country mile" on Saturday after they almost kept Wales scoreless in a very comfortable 29-7 Six Nations opening win.
Slick Ireland ease past hapless Wales in Six Nations opener
DUBLIN: Ireland eased past reigning champions Wales 29-7 in the opening game of the Six Nations championship in Dublin on Saturday (Feb 5), picking up where they left off in November with a comfortable victory.
Bonus point start for Ireland as they cruise past Wales in Six Nations opener
While Wales have an injury list longer than the Severn Bridge, there's always a sense of trepidation when they talk their chances down.
Saturday sports: Ireland to take on Wales in the Six Nations, Hurling league gets underway
Ireland will play their first Six Nations game in front of a full crowd for the first time in two years on Saturday.
'You're chasing this level of perfection' - Jack Conan looking for new levels after his best year yet
If you're an Irish rugby player and Andy Farrell's phone number flashes up on your phone the night before a squad is due to be named, it's probably not going to be good news.
Preview: Hope turns to Six Nations expectation for Ireland against Wales
We're two years into the Andy Farrell reign and for the first time in that period the Irish rugby team are dealing with genuine expectation.
Andy Farrell wants swashbuckling Ireland to make nation proud as fans return
Andy Farrell hopes Ireland’s swashbuckling style of play can make the nation proud ahead of his side’s first sold-out Guinness Six Nations match in two years.