‘It takes a lot to break kids like that. But I’ve seen it affect people. The keyboard warriors need to cop on’Andy Farrell hits out at online abuse directed at Ireland’s out-halves Sam Prendergast and Jack CrowleyIreland head coach Andy Farrell with Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley, right, during a training session. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileRúaidhrí O'Connor Today at 12:00Andy Farrell believes some of the online commentary around the Ireland out-half debate has gone too far, and says the level of scrutiny and abuse is affecting the protagonists.

Source: Irish Independent February 16, 2026 11:13 UTC