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Andy Farrell signs new IRFU contract until 2031

June 5, 2026 admin 0 Comments 2027 Rugby World Cup, 2031 Rugby World Cup, Andy Farrell, Andy Farrell Ireland, Andy Farrell IRFU, Andy Farrell signs new contract, International rugby news, Ireland Rugby, Ireland Rugby Football Union, Ireland rugby history, Ireland Rugby news, Ireland Rugby team, Irish Rugby, Irish Rugby Football Union, Irish rugby injury news, Irish Rugby news, Irish Rugby Squad, Irish rugby team, Joe Schmidt, Rugby, Rugby news, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup 2027, Rugby World Cup news

Andy Farrell has signed a new deal to remain as Ireland’s head coach until 2031, removing any chance of England luring him back to Twickenham after next year’s Rugby World Cup. Instead, Farrell has opted to stay put in Dublin and will now preside over their next two World Cup campaigns. Farrell, who led the British & Irish Lions to a series win in Australia last year, has steered Ireland to two Six Nations titles, including a grand slam in 2023 and a historic Test series win over the All Blacks in New Zealand since replacing Joe Schmidt in late 2019.

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Crowley to start as Ireland name squad for warmup clash with Italy

August 3, 2023 admin 0 Comments Ireland, Ireland Rugby, Irish Rugby, Irish rugby injury news, Irish Rugby news, Irish Rugby Squad, Jack Crowley, Rugby, Rugby news, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup 2023, Rugby World Cup news

Jack Crowley has been given the chance to stake his claim for Ireland’s fly-half role ahead of the World Cup after being selected to start Saturday’s Dublin clash with Italy. The in-form 23-year-old is preferred to Ross Byrne and the uncapped Ciaran Frawley in the absence of suspended captain Johnny Sexton.

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Superb South Africa stun England to win Rugby World Cup

November 2, 2019November 2, 2019 admin 0 Comments 2019 Rugby World Cup, Cheslin Kolbe, Eddie Jones, England, England rugby, England v South Africa, English rugby, English rugby news, Handre Pollard, Jerome Garces, Makazole Mapimpi, Owen Farrell, Rassie Erasmus, Rugby, Rugby news, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup 2019, Rugby World Cup 2019 Final, Rugby World Cup Final, Rugby World Cup Japan, Rugby World Cup news, South Africa, South Africa Rugby, South Africa Rugby News, South Africa win Rugby World Cup, South African Rugby, South African Rugby News

Rugby World Cup 2019 Final England 12-32 South Africa Fly-half Handre Pollard kicked a record 22 points to allow Siya

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New Zealand see off Wales to win Third Place Playoff

November 1, 2019 admin 0 Comments 2019 Rugby World Cup, All Blacks, Beauden Barrett, Ben Smith, Dan Biggar, Hallam Amos, Joe Moody, Josh Adams, New Zealand, New Zealand Rugby, New Zealand v Wales, Rhys Patchell, Richie Mo'unga, Rugby, Rugby news, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup 2019, Rugby World Cup Japan, Rugby World Cup news, Rugby World Cup Third Place playoff, Ryan Crotty, The All Blacks, Wales, Wales Rugby, Welsh Rugby

Warren Gatland’s 12-year reign in charge of Wales ended with a 40-17 defeat against New Zealand in the World Cup bronze match in Tokyo. Steve Hansen ensured he left the All Blacks on a winning note as his side clinched third place in Japan with a six-try display.

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Rassie Erasmus to step down as South African coach after final

October 31, 2019 admin 0 Comments 2019 Rugby World Cup, Jacques Nienaber, Rassie Erasmus, Rugby, Rugby news, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup 2019, Rugby World Cup Final, Rugby World Cup Japan, Rugby World Cup news, South Africa, South Africa Rugby, South African Rugby

Rassie Erasmus has announced that he will step down as South Africa head coach after Saturday’s World Cup final against England. Erasmus has held the post since early 2018 he will continue his role as director of rugby after the tournament.

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