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Ireland vs. Samoa: Andy Farrell changes team, with World Cup opener in mind

Ireland vs. Samoa: Andy Farrell changes team, with World Cup opener in mind

This is the final run-out before we get to the really serious stuff. Andy Farrell has named his Ireland team to face Samoa, on Saturday in Bayonne. As expected, he has made a raft of changes from the XV that did for England, last time out. Farrell and his coaches will be using many of […]

2 years ago

Andy Farrell names 37-man Ireland squad ahead of crucial Scotland encounter

Andy Farrell names 37-man Ireland squad ahead of crucial Scotland encounter

Grand Slam in sight… Andy Farrell has named a 37 Ireland squad ahead of this weekend’s crucial Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland, in Edinburgh. There are two new additions to the squad, for this Six Nations campaign, while two Leinster stars drop out of the rotation after picking up injuries in United Rugby Championship […]

3 years ago

Ireland team to play Wales: Andy Farrell’s XV, the big calls and bold cuts

Ireland team to play Wales: Andy Farrell’s XV, the big calls and bold cuts

Ireland are looking to win their first Six Nations title since 2018. At Thursday lunchtime, Andy Farrell will show his hand and name his first Ireland team on this World Cup year. Ireland enter 2023 as World No.1 and with home fixtures against France and England. They are openly declaring their intentions to go for […]

3 years ago