Due to his wife’s critical remarks, the rugby head coach has decided to end his employment.
With the signing of a new, long-term contract, Andy Farrell will continue to lead Ireland as head coach through the end of the 2027 World Cup. Ireland is now ranked #1 in the world thanks to Farrell, who was appointed in 2019. They also won a Grand Slam championship at the Six Nations and a series victory in New Zealand for the first time ever. Recently, Farrell received the World Rugby Coach of the Year honor.
Ireland’s head coach Andy Farrell has extended his contract through the end of the Rugby World Cup in 2027.
2019 saw Farrell take over as Ireland’s head coach, and he was just awarded World Rugby Coach of the Year.
In 2022, Ireland won their first-ever series in New Zealand under Farrell’s leadership, rising to the top of the global rankings.
They also advanced to the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, where they were defeated by New Zealand, and won the Grand Slam at the Six Nations earlier this year.
“Coaching Ireland has been a hugely enjoyable experience and I am proud to extend my association with the IRFU [Irish Rugby Football Union],” Farrell said in a statement.
Working with such a gifted and dedicated group of players is a pleasure, and it will be exciting to watch more players go through the system as we start a new cycle.
“There is a talented group of established internationals who are determined to succeed at international level for Ireland and I am excited to see how the last number of Ireland Under-20 squads will also emerge and challenge for international honours in the near future.”All of this adds up to an exciting new chapter, which my family and I are thrilled to start.”
Under Joe Schmidt, Farrell initially joined the Ireland coaching staff in 2016.
After Schmidt resigned as head coach after the 2019 World Cup, he assumed the position.
Before losing to New Zealand at the World Cup in France, Ireland had won 17 straight games.
“Over the last four years, Andy has helped drive the highest standards for the men’s national team, and it is testament to the positive environment which he and his backroom team have fostered that Ireland has enjoyed such a sustained period of success in recent times,” said David Nucifora, performance director for the Irish Rugby Football Union.
Retaining Andy is a huge coup because he is a talented and ambitious coach who has left a lasting impression on Irish rugby. He will definitely look to build in the upcoming years, I’m sure of it.”
