All change for England: Borthwick plots full-back role for talisman Marcus Smith Under-pressure head coach is pondering big changes for the Six Nations campaign after a disappointing autumn The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2025
Simon Easterby welcomes return of Leinster quartet for Six Nations title defence Easterby is bidding to lead Ireland to an unprecedented third consecutive championship triumph. The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
Uncapped prop Jack Boyle named in first Ireland squad under Simon Easterby The 22-year-old Boyle has been selected ahead of Ulster’s Tom O’Toole. The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
25 for 2025: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months This year features two Ashes series, a Lions tour to Australia and Women’s Euro 2025 The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025
How the 2025 British & Irish Lions may line up in Australia Andy Farrell has tricky decisions ahead but expect plenty of Ireland forwards and Scotland backs when the series begins The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024
Sporting family ties as FA Cup draw throws up Young possibility The former England international and his teenage son could go head-to-head at Goodison Park. The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia The final international action before the squad is named is over - who will Andy Farrell be picking to head Down Under? The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024
Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence Simon Easterby has taken over from head coach Farrell on an interim basis. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024
Suaalii: how the Wallabies learned to love the 'freak' Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii has made the swift impact Rugby Australia hoped he would on his debut tour - and his teammates clearly fell for the superstar too. AAP · Dec 1, 2024
Lions' countdown begins with Wallabies buzzing Andrew Kellaway hopes the Wallabies have answered their critics as they count down the days to having a crack at the British & Irish Lions. AAP · Dec 1, 2024
Joe McCarthy sets sights on a place in Andy Farrell’s Lions tour squad The 23-year-old Ireland lock has impressed during his international rugby breakthrough year. The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024
Caelan Doris confident he will ‘continue to grow’ as Ireland captain The 26-year-old claimed the second of Ireland’s three tries in a narrow win over Australia. The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024
Andy Farrell signs off for Lions duty as late Ireland comeback thwarts Australia Hooker Gus McCarthy scores match-winning try as Joe Schmidt foiled on return to Dublin Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2024
Joe Schmidt: Australia still have work to do ahead of next year’s Lions series The Wallabies were edged out in Dublin following a late try from Gus McCarthy. The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024 Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia Gus McCarthy’s try helped the hosts narrowly come out on top against former head coach Joe Schmidt.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024 Ireland give Farrell winning send-off in battling comeback against Australia The last game for Andy Farrell before taking over as the Lions coach ended with a narrow 22-19 victory over his old boss Joe Schmidt’s Australia
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024 Ireland v Australia LIVE: Rugby score and result as Irish end autumn with win over Wallabies Ireland wrapped up the autumn internationals with victory in Dublin
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024 Is Ireland v Australia on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Autumn Nations Series today Everything you need to know ahead of the clash in Dublin
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024 Schmidt gears up for Ireland homecoming with Prendergast on his mind Australia coach plotting how to unravel his old team after Andy Farrell’s surprise selection of a callow No 10
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024 Talking points as Ireland wrap up autumn campaign against Australia Andy Farrell will bid a temporary farewell to his role as Ireland head coach following the match.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024 Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process Farrell will temporarily depart his head coach role to take charge of the British and Irish Lions next year.
International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024 Ireland Seek To Overcome Former Coach Schmidt's Wallabies Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will want to bow out before he takes a sabbatical with a comprehensive victory over Australia coached by former Irish handler Joe Schmidt on Saturday.
AAP · Nov 28, 2024 Scary or loved, Joe is Ireland hero and Wallabies' hope Joe Schmidt remains much beloved in Ireland but even the most famous of his old charges believes the Australia coach may have a point to prove back in Dublin.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024 Ireland boss Andy Farrell recalls ‘privilege’ of working with Joe Schmidt The pair are poised to go head to head at the Aviva Stadium.
AAP · Nov 28, 2024 Two more Aussie threats for Wallabies in Ireland clash Sione Tuipulotu tormented the Wallabies for Scotland and now Joe Schmidt's men face two more Australian threats In Ireland duo Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen.