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Ireland will be in safe hands next year - Farrell
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Thursday, 11 January 2024 08:52
Andy Farrell says he will have no qualms leaving Ireland in the hands of his coaching staff when he takes his sabbatical to begin his new role as the British and Irish Lions head coach. It means Farrell will step away from the Irish team in December until the tour concludes in August 2025.However, the Englishman is confident Ireland can…
Farrell named Lions coach for 2025 Australia tour
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Thursday, 11 January 2024 04:36
Andy Farrell has been appointed head coach of the British and Irish Lions for the 2025 tour to Australia.The Englishman, currently coaching Ireland, succeeds Warren Gatland in the role, having served as his assistant for the 2013 and 2017 Lions series.Farrell, 48, has led Ireland to a first series win in New Zealand and a Six Nations Grand Slam since…
Skivington to coach England A against Portugal
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Wednesday, 10 January 2024 08:13
Gloucester head coach George Skivington will take charge of the England men's A team for their first fixture in eight years when they play Portugal in February.Northampton boss Sam Vesty will serve as attack coach, with Gloucester coach Dom Waldouck leading defence.The match on Sunday, 25 February will be held at Leicester's Welford Road.Skivington, who captained England A as a…
Exeter's Gray nearing return after knee injury
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Wednesday, 10 January 2024 08:41
Exeter's Scotland lock Jonny Gray could return to fitness later this month.The 29-year-old has been out since suffering a knee injury in their European Champions Cup semi-final defeat at La Rochelle on 30 April.The injury caused him to miss the World Cup and it is unlikely he will have any game time before Scotland name their first Six Nations squad.Gray,…
Faletau's delayed return hits Six Nations hopes
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Wednesday, 10 January 2024 07:20
Taulupe Faletau will not return to action before the Six Nations, ruling out any slim chance of being named in Warren Gatland's squad next week.Cardiff's Faletau, 33, has not played since breaking his arm against Georgia during the World Cup.He resumed training last month, sparking hopes of a late push for the Six Nations, but a calf issue has delayed…
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