Ryan to lead Ireland into Test battle
Head coach Andy Farrell has appointed James Ryan as captain of Ireland’s 37-man squad for their mid-year Tests against Japan and the USA in Dublin in July.
Still uncertainty over Farrell’s Lions involvement
Ireland boss Andy Farrell’s involvement with the British & Irish Lions coaching team is still undecided.
Farrell coy about potential Lions gig
Andy Farrell hopes to have greater clarity on a potential coaching role with the British & Irish Lions by the end of the month but insists his Ireland commitments will take precedence.
Schmidt to quit coaching after World Cup
Andy Farrell will take over as Ireland’s head coach following the 2019 World Cup, with Joe Schmidt confirming he will ‘finish coaching to prioritise family commitments’.
