Simon Easterby set to fill in for Andy Farrell as Ireland coach on interim basis

Simon Easterby will take over as interim Ireland head coach during Andy Farrell’s time in charge of the British and Irish Lions.

Farrell is set to oversee autumn Tests against New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia in Dublin before temporarily departing his role to lead next year’s Lions tour against the Wallabies.

Defence coach Easterby will take control from December 1st and steer Ireland through the 2025 Guinness Six Nations and a subsequent summer tour, details of which are yet to be confirmed.

“To be asked to lead the Ireland team is a huge honour and one that I am thrilled to accept,” the 49-year-old told the Irish Rugby Football Union website.

We're delighted to announce Simon Easterby will become Interim Ireland Men's Head Coach from 1, December 2024!