Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence
Andy Farrell expects Ireland to “kick on” in his absence as he turns his attention to assembling a coaching team for next year’s British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.
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URC team news: O'Connell to make first Munster start, Connacht make nine changes
Munster's interim coach Ian Costello has given a debut to new signing Dian Bleuler, while former Ireland U20 captain Evan O'Connell will make his first competitive appearance for the province in Saturday's meeting with the Lions at Thomond Park.
Paul O'Connell: Wallabies 'will get better and better' under Joe Schmidt
Paul O'Connell has backed Joe Schmidt to make Australian rugby a force once again, and says the ex-Ireland coach’s fingerprints are still all over this current Irish side.
Ireland without injured quartet for Australia clash
Jamie Osborne, Jacob Stockdale, Tadhg Furlong and Ryan Baird have been ruled out of Ireland’s autumn finale against Australia.
Tadhg Furlong and Jamie Osborne among four ruled out for Ireland ahead of Wallabies visit
Tadhg Furlong and Jamie Osborne are among four players who have been ruled out of Ireland's final Autumn Nations Series game against Australia on Saturday, while head coach Andy Farrell has trimmed his squad to assist with this weekend’s URC games.
Graham Rowntree: Peter O'Mahony and I did not fall out
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has strongly rejected the idea that he and his former captain Peter O'Mahony fell out last season.
Munster confirm Tadhg Beirne as captain for new season
Munster have confirmed Tadhg Beirne as their new captain ahead of the 2024/25 season.