Andy Farrell rugby player
Andy Farrell rugby player

Andy Farrell

30th May 1975 1.93m/108kg Head Coach

Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Grant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on Saturday as they bid to banish “a dark couple of days” following...

Bonus points ‘promote positive rugby’ – Six Nations boss says format set to stay

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations chief executive Tom Harrison insists bonus points are unlikely to be abandoned if it transpires that Ireland win this year’s tournament despite claiming fewer victories than England. England’s...

Iain Henderson gives his verdict on Dan McFarland departure and new Ulster rugby boss

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster skipper Iain Henderson is excited to work under new interim boss Richie Murphy in the coming weeks. Henderson was in the Ireland bubble, fighting for his place, while his province underwent a change...

Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Scots have been heavily criticised after losing 31-29 in Rome. G rant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on...

Ben Earl’s ‘ceiling is way off’ as England star strives to become ‘world class’

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Earl is unsatisfied with his rampaging display against Ireland as his pursuit of becoming world class demands he develops into the complete back row. England’s number eight was named official...

Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley on track to be fit for Scotland showdown

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland pair Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley are on track to feature in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations title decider with Scotland, according to assistant coach Simon Easterby. Munster wing Nash,...

Box office Feyi-Waboso and Garbisi’s redemption – Six Nations talking points

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

There were wins for Italy, England and France in an enthralling round four of the Guinness Six Nations that ensures there will be something at stake in all three final games of the tournament. Here Ultimate...

Andy Farrell dismisses talk of Six Nations ‘anti-climax’ after Grand Slam bid ends

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell dismissed suggestions retaining the Guinness Six Nations title could now feel like an anti-climax after Ireland’s hyped quest for back-to-back Grand Slams was crushed. The reigning...

England vs Ireland: A look at the numbers

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a pre-match interview that took place during the week, Ireland coach Andy Farrell said that England were a dangerous team. Indeed England proved to be a team to not be taken lightly, as they secured...

5 talking points as England host Grand Slam-chasing Ireland

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

  England and Ireland clash in round four of the Guinness Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday, with the 142nd meeting between the rivals packed with significance and sub-plots. Here, the PA news...