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Farrell Confirms Imminent Talks With IRFU On Ireland Future After Triple Crown

He remains under contract through next year’s World Cup, with selection focus now on July’s Nations Championship.

Overview

  • Andy Farrell said discussions about his long-term role with the IRFU "won’t be too far away" after the Six Nations finale.
  • Ireland beat Scotland 43-21 to clinch a fourth Triple Crown in five years but lost the championship when France edged England 48-46 with a late penalty.
  • Farrell, appointed in 2019, is contracted to lead Ireland through the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
  • He dismissed recent reports linking him to Saracens as people "putting two and two together and making five."
  • Ireland next face Australia, Japan and New Zealand in July’s inaugural Nations Championship, with Farrell urging competition for places after using 35 players in the Six Nations.