Farrell to miss England's Six Nations campaign England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for this season's Six Nations Championship after deciding to take a break from international rugby. Rugby • 4 hrs
Gatland wants to pass Lions torch on to Andy Farrell Warren Gatland has decided not to continue as head coach of the British and Irish Lions, and recommended Andy Farrell as the best man for … Rugby • 31 Oct
Farrell 'honoured' with World Rugby award Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has been named World Rugby Coach of the Year, while Ardie Savea was crowned Men's 15s Player of the Year … Rugby • 30 Oct
Aki and Farrell nominated for World Rugby awards Bundee Aki has been nominated for World Rugby men's player of the year, while Andy Farrell is on the shortlist for the coach of the … Rugby • 26 Oct
'Sport can be cruel' - Farrell laments fine margins Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said he will have to look back on the 'fine margins' that ultimately decided his side's Rugby World Cup quarter-final … Rugby • 14 Oct
Lenihan: We have enough 'big boys' to beat Kiwis RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan expects a very tough quarter-final against the All Blacks, but he believes Ireland will qualify for a first ever semi-final. Rugby • 13 Oct
Andrews lauds fantastic Farrell ahead of quarter-final Republic of Ireland assistant manager Keith Andrews is full of admiration for the Ireland rugby team, and coach Andy Farrell in particular, wishing them well … Soccer • 11 Oct
Farrell: Important to remember we're a bloody good team Andy Farrell insists that Ireland are now much more comfortable being top dogs and have shed any "inferiority complex" that existed before. Rugby World Cup • 12 Oct
Sexton: World Cup record not weighing Ireland down Johnny Sexton says Ireland are not carrying "much baggage" from previous World Cup exits ahead of Saturday's quarter-final with New Zealand. Rugby • 11 Oct
Six tries scored, but defence the standout for Ireland With just under 15 minutes played at the Stade de France on Saturday Ireland had barely touched the ball, and yet their win against Scotland … Rugby • 09 Oct
Farrell: 'This is living, this is where you want to be' Ireland boss Andy Farrell praised his players for their performance against Scotland, the Irish fans for their incomparable support and then looked forward to a … Rugby • 07 Oct
Farrell unlikely to make many tweaks to winning formula Andy Farrell is likely to name a settled team for Saturday's Pool B meeting with Scotland in Paris but Dan Sheehan and Conor Murray are … Rugby • 05 Oct
Sexton: Where else would you rather be? Johnny Sexton is trying to play the "it's just another game" card but it's hard to keep the lid on the excitement as Ireland prepare … Rugby • 22 Sep
'I love it' - Farrell admires Boks forward-thinking Andy Farrell is welcoming the challenge posed by South Africa's 'bomb squad' but says his focus is on his Ireland squad. Rugby • 21 Sep
Gibson-Park returns for Ireland with Sheehan on bench Jamison Gibson-Park has been named in the Ireland side to take on South Africa as Andy Farrell made just one change to his starting team … Rugby • 21 Sep
Springbok numbers game creates fascinating dynamic If you were in any doubt about the magnitude of Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting of Ireland and South Africa in Paris, Tuesday … Rugby • 20 Sep
Ireland 'flowing' nicely as Springboks showdown looms As Ireland gear up for a huge showdown against South Africa, Andy Farrell can be pleased with his side's progress. Rugby • 18 Sep
Andy Farrell ready to embrace blockbuster Boks clash Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is ready to embrace a blockbuster World Cup showdown with South Africa, but acknowledged his team will have to go … Rugby • 16 Sep
Ferris: Fringe players need to be 'part of the journey' While Andy Farrell is showing Tonga maximum respect in fielding close to a full-strength side for their meeting on Saturday, Stephen Ferris warns that the … Rugby • 15 Sep
Sheehan on course for Springboks showdown Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan is expected to be fully fit for next weekend's clash with South Africa, according to Andy Farrell. Rugby • 15 Sep
Irish rugby needs 'characters' like Mack - O'Mahony Peter O'Mahony says Irish rugby needs "characters" like Mack Hansen after the winger joked about having a "five-minute tiff" with boss Andy Farrell. Rugby • 14 Sep
Team for Tonga picked out of 'respect' says Farrell Andy Farrell says his selection for Ireland's second World Cup game was built around respect for Tonga, the competition and his own team. Rugby • 14 Sep
'Keep grounded and stay curious' - Keegan interview Michael Glennon sits down with Gary Keegan, the IRFU performance coach, to see how exactly he is contributing to Ireland's World Cup campaign Rugby • 13 Sep
Farrell pleased with Ireland's ruthless nature Andy Farrell praised his side's determination to keep scoring, after they racked up 12 tries in a 82-8 Rugby World Cup win against Romania. Rugby • 09 Sep
Sexton confident goal-kicking not affected It's not going to matter tomorrow but Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell have been in discussions about the Ireland out-half's goal-kicking. Rugby • 08 Sep
