
Former England assistant coach Andy Farrell has been appointed as Ireland's defence coach on a three-year contract, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced on Wednesday.
Farrell, a dual-code international and rugby league great, spent four years working under England head coach Stuart Lancaster, who stepped down following the hosts' group-stage exit at last year's World Cup.
The 40-year-old will not take up his role until after the forthcoming Six Nations Championship. His contract begins with the June tour of South Africa and expires after the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
"To have this opportunity to work with a very talented management and playing group really excites me," Farrell told the IRFU website.
"With a wealth of top-class experienced senior players and a fantastic crop of youngsters pushing hard, the future is very positive for Irish rugby and I can't wait to get started."
Farrell was Lancaster's assistant with England from 2011 to 2015 and also worked as defence coach for the British and Irish Lions on their triumphant tour of Australia in 2013.
He previously coached English Premiership side Saracens.
"It's great to have Andy coming into our coaching team," said Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt.
"The quality of his delivery and breadth of his experience, as well as the positive impact he had when coaching a number of our senior players during the 2013 Lions tour, will add real value for us."
Farrell played 370 times for Wigan in rugby league and represented both England and Great Britain before switching codes and joining Saracens.
He won eight caps for England, including three appearances at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
Source: AFP
GMT 10:15 2018 Tuesday ,23 January
Brewers make offer to Japanese pitcher DarvishGMT 11:51 2018 Monday ,22 January
Jos Buttler hailed as ‘the difference’ between England and Australia in tourists’ winGMT 11:38 2018 Monday ,22 January
New Zealand to bowl in first T20 against PakistanGMT 13:13 2018 Friday ,19 January
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 15 runs to seal series sweepGMT 07:19 2018 Friday ,19 January
Man Utd set to make Sanchez highest-paid Premier League playerGMT 13:43 2018 Thursday ,18 January
Ben Stokes ‘delighted’ to be cleared to play for England againGMT 10:25 2018 Monday ,15 January
Roy record powers England to opening victory over AustraliaGMT 10:15 2018 Monday ,15 January
India thrash Aussies in U19 World Cup

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor