Leinster's Andrew Goodman to replace Mike Catt as Ireland backs coach
Andrew Goodman has been appointed as Ireland's new attack and backs coach, with the Leinster assistant set to swap the province for the national side next summer.
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David Nucifora leaves door open for Johnny Sexton coaching role
The IRFU are set to announce their replacement for outgoing attack coach Mike Catt in the coming weeks, but performance director David Nucifora is staying tight-lipped on their target's identity.
Andy Farrell signs new IRFU contract until 2027 World Cup, Mike Catt to leave at end of season
Andy Farrell has signed a new contract with the IRFU that will see him remain in charge of Ireland until the end of the 2027 World Cup.
Andy Farrell gets IRFU Lions backing after new contract
IRFU performance director David Nucifora says it was vital they locked their "sought after" head coach Andy Farrell into a new contract, adding that they would fully back Farrell to become head coach of the British and Irish Lions in 2025.
Winning streak not even an afterthought for ambitious Ireland
PARIS : With so much on the line in the World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday, the fact that Ireland could match the top tier record for successive test wins has flown completely under the radar this week.
Ireland see the hand of Joe in resurgent All Blacks
PARIS : Ireland think they have detected the hand of former coach Joe Schmidt in the resurgent form of the All Blacks as they analysed their opponents ahead of this weekend's blockbuster World Cup quarter-final, skills coach Mike Catt said on Friday.
Hansen 'all good' after Ireland captain's run
Mack Hansen had his right calf heavily strapped but took a full part in the Ireland captain's run ahead of tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.
England rugby chief confirms Nations Cup plans, stands firm on job
Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief executive Bill Sweeney said on Wednesday discussions about a controversial Nations Cup tournament were in place as he remained confident about his ability to lead one of the sport's wealthiest governing bodies.