Ruaidhri O'Connor: Andy Farrell facing difficult conversations with Ireland stars as Lions selection day loomsAndy Farrell plans to maintain a familiar coaching team for the Lions tour, emphasizing trust and cohesion.
Cian Tracey: The front-runners for Lions selection seven months out from start of Australia Test seriesAndy Farrell has selected 11 Irish players for the upcoming Test against Australia, highlighting his early strategy despite potential changes due to injuries or form.
Ruaidhri O'Connor: Andy Farrell facing difficult conversations with Ireland stars as Lions selection day loomsAndy Farrell plans to maintain a familiar coaching team for the Lions tour, emphasizing trust and cohesion.
Cian Tracey: The front-runners for Lions selection seven months out from start of Australia Test seriesAndy Farrell has selected 11 Irish players for the upcoming Test against Australia, highlighting his early strategy despite potential changes due to injuries or form.
The Breakdown | How the 2025 British & Irish Lions may line up in AustraliaThe Lions' success in the upcoming Test against Australia heavily relies on the performance and fitness of Ireland's front row players.
'I don't know if I'd be there yet' - Paul O'Connell plays down idea of Lions role and says Andy Farrell's sabbatical will be 'great' for IrelandPaul O'Connell expresses reservations about coaching, emphasizing the difficulty of Lions coaching and the skill required to simplify the game.