At the start of last month, after the first game of Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series, Andy Farrell bemoaned the fact that his side had “compounded too many errors and almost suppressed” themselves during the defeat to New Zealand.

Simon Easterby has told TNT Sports that he is looking forward to implementing some "evolution" when he takes the reins of the Ireland team in 2025.

Andy Farrell expects a "seamless" transition in the Ireland camp during his sabbatical with the British and Irish Lions.

Andy Farrell expects a 'seamless' transition in the Ireland camp during his sabbatical with the British and Irish Lions.

Ireland boss Andy Farrell had no time for sentiment after signing off his side's Autumn Nations Series campaign with a 22-19 win over Australia.

IRELAND scored a late try to nudge past Australia this afternoon in Dublin. Andy Farrell’s men came back in the second half after a disjointed opening period that saw them trail by eight

Ireland coach Andy Farrell will head into his secondment with the British and Irish Lions on the back of a narrow win over Australia, the team he intends to bring down on next year’s tour.

IT’S ONLY NINE weeks until Ireland open their Six Nations title defence against England in Dublin. Saturday 1 February is already looming large for Simon Easterby, who will now step up to be the interim Ireland head coach as Andy Farrell checks in for Lions duty.