Simon Easterby’s preparations for tomorrow’s clash have been disrupted. Mack Hansen has been ruled out of tomorrow’s Six Nations clash with Scotland due to a hamstring issue on his right leg. There had been speculation as to whether or not the Connaught star would be fit to play this weekend, after suffering a deep laceration to […]

1 year ago

Andy Farrell is giving the new kids on the block a chance. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his 35-man squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series. Leinster star Caelan Doris has been named as the team captain, while the uncapped duo of Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast – who both featured for Emerging Ireland in Bloemfontein […]

1 year ago

The former flanker has been with Ireland since 2014. As apprenticeships go, Simon Easterby has more than served his time. Following the November Tests run, he should be handed the keys to this highly-tuned Irish team. With Andy Farrell confirmed as British & Irish Lions head coach for the 2025 Tour to Australia, the biggest […]

2 years ago

Even before Warren Gatland went to pass the baton, a decision had already been reached. Andy Farrell is lined up to coach the British & Irish Lions on their 2025 tour to Australia. It is just a matter of when the official announcement will be made. The Ireland head coach was earmarked for the job […]

2 years ago