ANDY FARRELL has signed a new contract to cover the 2031 Rugby World Cup and says he believes the best is yet to come. Farrell’s existing deal, signed in December 2023, was due to end after next

By the time Farrell comes to the end of his latest Ireland deal, he will have been the figurehead of Irish rugby for 12 years. This after just over three years as an assistant to Joe Schmidt. The success that has seen the IRFU comfortable in making Farrell their longest-tenured head coach is clear, but so is one obvious pitfall.

Andy Farrell's new four-year contract, which will keep the Ireland head coach in charge for a third Rugby World Cup, is a major statement of intent, both from Farrell and the IRFU.

Andy Farrell has signed a long-term contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach through to the 2031 Rugby World Cup. The IRFU hailed the move as a major boost for stability and continued success.

He's carried the hopes of the nation on his shoulders through a Grand Slam Six Nations win and our most emotionally charged Rugby World Cup bid to date, but the person Andy Farrell can depend on the most is his wife Colleen.

Andy Farrell will be getting everything in place with Ireland to set them up for success in the World Cup next year, but he may need to do it without one of his international stalwarts. The Ireland head coach almost guided the nation to the Six Nations title this year but missed out by the finest of margins as France scored with the last kick of the game to beat England to secure the title.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and captain Jonathan Sexton spoke to the media at the launch of the 2021 Guinness Six nations.