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Farrell expects Sheehan to be fit for World Cup Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he expects injured hooker Dan Sheehan to regain his fitness in time for the Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on August 24, 2023
Farrell plays down Irish injuries in 'clunky' win Ireland head coach Andy Farrell plays down concerns over injuries sustained by three of his players in their World Cup warm-up win over Italy. BBC Sport - Published on August 6, 2023
Ireland players can't go 'off-script' - Henderson Stand-in captain Iain Henderson says Ireland's players must stick to Andy Farrell's "team-first" mentality in Saturday's World Cup warm-up game against Italy. BBC Sport - Published on August 4, 2023
No Baloucoune but Stewart named in Ireland squad Ulster hooker Tom Stewart is one of four uncapped players in Andy Farrell's summer training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on May 30, 2023
'Not the end' - Ireland want more after Grand Slam Coach Andy Farrell and captain Johnny Sexton say Ireland are hungry for more success after completing the Grand Slam in Dublin. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2023
England captain Farrell on kids watching Ireland train with grandad Andy England captain Owen Farrell admits he did not know his kids went to watch Ireland train with their grandad - Ireland boss Andy Farrell. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2023
Farrell v Farrell 'has never been difficult' Ireland coach Andy Farrell insists battling with his son Owen in big games such as Saturday's Grand Slam contest doesn't cause him any anxiety. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2023
Fryday aims to emulate 'inspirational' Ireland side Ireland captain Nichola Fryday says her side have been 'inspired' by Andy Farrell's Grand Slam-chasing squad as they prepare for the start of the Women's Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023
Ireland overcome 'chaos' to set up dream England date Ireland coach Andy Farrell says facing England in Dublin with a Grand Slam on the line is "what dreams are made of" after his side come through a chaotic match against Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on March 12, 2023
Doris and Sheehan 'OK' after 'chaotic' Ireland win Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is hopeful Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan will be "OK" for Sunday's Grand Slam decider with England. BBC Sport - Published on March 12, 2023
Farrell factoring in Murrayfield weather forecast Ireland coach Andy Farrell says he has consulted a weather expert this week as Sunday's big Six Nations game against Scotland approaches. BBC Sport - Published on March 11, 2023
Battle for places pushing Ireland on - Kelleher Hooker Ronan Kelleher says the competition for places in Grand-Slam chasing Ireland's starting team can only boost Andy Farrell's side. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2023
Ireland coach Farrell a 'supreme motivator' Players and coaches who have worked with Ireland head coach Andy Farrell offer an insight into the qualities which have made him such a successful coach with Ireland. BBC Sport - Published on March 6, 2023	Best warns Ireland must take Scotland 'seriously' Former Ireland captain Rory Best has warned that Andy Farrell's side must take Scotland 'seriously' if they are to move a step closer to securing the Grand Slam. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2023
Farrell's relief as Ireland battle past Italy Ireland coach Andy Farrell says "all credit must go to Italy" as his side have to work hard to keep their Grand Slam hopes alive in Rome. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2023	'Byrne-Casey axis in focus as Farrell tests squad depth' As Ireland search for a third straight Six Nations win, a new half-back partnership of Ross Byrne and Craig Casey are given a big chance to impress by Andy Farrell. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2023
Farrell expects 'best performance' against Italy Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he expects the 'best performance' from his side in Rome this weekend after making six changes to the starting team to face Italy BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2023	Ireland have to watch Italy's 'genuine superstars' Ireland wing Mack Hansen says Andy Farrell's Grand Slam-chasing side need to be wary of ever-improving Italy on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2023
Italy 'an opportunity' to rest Sexton - O'Sullivan Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes Andy Farrell is leaning towards resting captain Johnny Sexton against Italy on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023	McGeechan backs Farrell for Lions head coach role Sir Ian McGeechan says Ireland boss Andy Farrell is the favourite to become the British and Irish Lions head coach for the 2025 tour of Australia. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2023
Henderson hails Farrell for Ireland's togetherness Iain Henderson says Andy Farrell has developed a mindset in the Ireland squad which means "we want to look after each other's well-being". BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2023	Farrell 'unbelievably proud' as Irish beat France Andy Farrell hails Ireland's display as "astonishing" as they beat France in the Six Nations battle of the world's top two ranked teams. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2023
'Clear understanding of plan crucial' - Farrell Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says his side must have "clear understanding of the clarity of the plan" in Saturday's Six Nations game against France. BBC Sport - Published on February 10, 2023	Murray fit as Herring in for Ireland's France game Andy Farrell makes one Ireland change for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France as Rob Herring replaces injured hooker Dan Sheehan. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2023
'Ireland are becoming comfortable with the chaos' After starting their Six Nations with a win over Wales, Tommy Bowe explains why he's liking what he's hearing from Andy Farrell as Ireland gear up for Saturday's game with France. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2023	Farrell eyes improvement as Irish pass first test Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says there is plenty for his side to fix despite opening a potentially huge year with a comfortable bonus-point win over Wales in Cardiff. BBC Sport - Published on February 5, 2023
'This is Farrell's best shot at Six Nations glory' Ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales, Tommy Bowe discusses the impact Warren Gatland's Wales return will have had on Andy Farrell and spotlights Ireland's key players. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2023	Gatland backs Farrell for British and Irish Lions Wales coach Warren Gatland backs Ireland counterpart Andy Farrell to coach the 2025 British and Irish Lions in Australia. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2022
Ireland 'a lot to do' after stellar year - Farrell Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says his team still have "a lot to do" ahead of next year's World Cup despite the excellent 2022 they have enjoyed. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2022	Byrne's winning kick 'never in doubt' - Farrell Ireland head coach Andy Farrell lauded Ross Byrne's "nerves of steel" after the substitute kicked a dramatic late penalty to sink Australia in Dublin. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2022
Farrell nominated for World Rugby coach of the year Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is nominated for World Rugby's coach of the year award after seeing his team rise to become world number one. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2022	'Pretty underwhelming' - Farrell on Fiji win Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits his side's performance in Saturday's autumn Test win over Fiji was "pretty underwhelming". BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2022
Test caps 'not gimmes' warns Ireland coach Farrell Andy Farrell admits Ireland A's heavy defeat by an All Blacks XV cost some fringe players a place in the senior squad to face Fiji. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2022	'Making Furlong captain a shrewd move by Farrell' Former skipper Rory Best backs Andy Farrell's decision to hand Tadhg Furlong the Ireland captaincy for Ireland's game against Fiji. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2022
Carbery to start at fly-half against Fiji Joey Carbery will start at fly-half against Fiji as Ireland head coach Andy Farrell makes nine changes from the side that beat South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on November 10, 2022	South Africa win just 'a good start' - Farrell Andy Farrell says Ireland's pulsating win over South Africa at the Aviva Stadium is no more than "a good start to our season". BBC Sport - Published on November 6, 2022
Six Nations 2022: Hardy Ireland come through Twickenham character test Ireland's mettle was tested at Twickenham in a way it had not been so far under Andy Farrell, and they found the answer. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2022	Six Nations: Johnny Sexton returns as Ireland look to experience for Twickenham Johnny Sexton is restored to Ireland's starting line-up as one of six changes made by Andy Farrell for the trip to Twickenham. BBC Sport - Published on March 10, 2022
Six Nations: Andy Farrell praises Ireland's 'fight' despite defeat in Paris Ireland will not sulk after their nine-game winning streak came to an end in Paris despite a "fighting" performance, says Andy Farrell. BBC Sport - Published on February 12, 2022	Six Nations 2022: France v Ireland 'the crunch game' - Eddie O'Sullivan Former Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan says the match between Andy Farrell's side and France in Paris is "probably the crunch game of the tournament". BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2022
'Andy Farrell's Ireland touch the sky after All Blacks win but ultimate vindication must wait' Ireland's win over New Zealand must be the start of something as Andy Farrell's Ireland announce themselves as a potential force. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2021	Ireland v New Zealand: Former coach O'Sullivan says Irish can beat All Blacks Former Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes Andy Farrell's side have genuine prospects of defeating the All Blacks this weekend in Dublin. BBC Sport - Published on November 9, 2021
Andy Farrell: Ireland coach will join Warren Gatland's Lions backroom team Ireland coach Andy Farrell will be part of Warren Gatland's British & Irish Lions backroom team in South Africa, IRFU boss David Nucifora says. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2021