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Andy Farrell signs new Ireland contract to quash any chance of England switch

The Guardian Sport Friday 05 June 2026, 10:03 UTC By Robert Kitson 1 min read
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Farrell to remain as Ireland’s head coach until 2031Feyi-Waboso faces fitness race for England summer tourAndy Farrell has signed a new deal to remain as Ireland’s head coach until 2031, removing any chance of England luring him back to Twickenham after next year’s Rugby World Cup. Instead, Farrell has opted to stay put in Dublin and will now preside over their next two World Cup campaigns. Farrell, who led the British & Irish Lions to a series win in Australia last year, has steered...

  • Farrell to remain as Ireland’s head coach until 2031

  • Feyi-Waboso faces fitness race for England summer tour

Andy Farrell has signed a new deal to remain as Ireland’s head coach until 2031, removing any chance of England luring him back to Twickenham after next year’s Rugby World Cup. Instead, Farrell has opted to stay put in Dublin and will now preside over their next two World Cup campaigns.

Farrell, who led the British & Irish Lions to a series win in Australia last year, has steered Ireland to two Six Nations titles, including a grand slam in 2023 and a historic Test series win over the All Blacks in New Zealand since replacing Joe Schmidt in late 2019. His latest five-year deal puts an abrupt end to speculation about a possible return to English rugby.

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