British & Irish Lions to face Argentina in Dublin ahead of Australia tour The Lions will play their first ever fixture in Ireland in 2025 The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
Joe Marler hits out at treatment of 'underappreciated' Owen Farrell as he makes Andy Murray comparison Marler believes England's all-time top points scorer does not receive the respect he deserves Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2023
Owen Farrell’s England hiatus should give all of us pause for thought While there may be several factors in the England captain’s decision, the ‘disgusting circus’ around him has clearly played its part The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
Steve Borthwick ‘fully behind’ Owen Farrell’s break from international rugby The England captain has decided to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Warren Gatland rules himself out of coaching the Lions again and backs a successor Wales coach Gatland headed up the composite team for the three previous tours but won’t lead them to Australia in 2025 The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Warren Gatland backs Andy Farrell to lead British & Irish Lions in 2025 as he rules himself out Gatland has led the Lions for the past three series but has ruled himself out of the tour to Australia Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023
5 standout matches of the Rugby World Cup finals in France It was a memorable tournament in France. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023
Borthwick’s England job begins now with a team only just starting out England had grit, smarts, a set piece and a screw-you attitude so third place was fair – but there is real promise in the next generation The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
A closer look at Ireland’s World Cup campaign and what the future might hold Andy Farrell’s men were unable to break new ground by winning a knockout match. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Bundee Aki and Antoine Dupont among nominees for World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Eben Etzebeth and Ardie Savea also feature on a four-player shortlist The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Ian Foster warns New Zealand not to be ‘softened’ by plaudits after Ireland win The All Blacks booked a last-four spot by upsetting Andy Farrell’s men with a pulsating 28-24 victory in Paris. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Johnny Sexton exits as Ireland’s best ever but with an even greater legacy Sexton’s rugby career ended with Rugby World Cup quarter-final heartbreak against the All Blacks The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Peter O’Mahony proud despite Ireland’s World Cup disappointment O’Mahoney is one of several players who could retire after the quarter-final exit to New Zealand. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 Ireland wake up to sad reality of defeat after All Blacks shut them out New Zealand made 276 tackles as part of a mammoth defensive effort to deny Ireland a first World Cup semi-final
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Andy Farrell believes spirit of outgoing Johnny Sexton can spur Ireland on Fly-half Sexton and veteran wing Keith Earls are already confirmed to be heading for retirement.
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Glittering career ends with tears for retiring Ireland captain Johnny Sexton The 38-year-old heads into retirement as arguably his country’s greatest player.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Johnny Sexton reflects on his career after Ireland’s devastating World Cup exit Sexton has tipped his Ireland team-mates to come back stronger in his absence during an emotional post-match press conference.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 14, 2023 New Zealand terminate Ireland's World Cup dream New Zealand moved into the semi-finals at the rugby union World Cup on Saturday night following a pulsating 28-24 victory over Ireland at the Stade de France.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Andy Farrell admits it’s ‘the end’ for Ireland after World Cup heartbreak Ireland’s World Cup quarter-final curse continued in a heartbreaking defeat to the All Blacks that sent talisman Johnny Sexton off into retirement
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023 Andy Farrell admits ‘cruel’ World Cup defeat is ‘the end’ for great Ireland side A crushing quarter-final exit at the hands of New Zealand is a sad way for stalwarts Johnny Sexton and Keith Earls to bow out
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 How to break a curse: Ireland must take inspiration to end quarter-final jinx Ireland have never won a Rugby World Cup knockout match but have a golden opportunity to end that woe against the All Blacks in Paris
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023 Ireland take on New Zealand task in occasion dripping with significance Andy Farrell’s No 1-ranked side hope to end a run of seven defeats in seven Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023 Dan Sheehan keen to avoid being affected by hype of Ireland-New Zealand clash The 25-year-old is among the younger generation of players unburdened by previous failures.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023 Talking points as Ireland look to break World Cup curse against All Blacks Ireland have suffered a string of quarter-final exits.