Fears are growing in Irish rugby circles that Andy Farrell could be set to return to England to coach his old club Saracens after the World Cup, with IRFU performance director David Humphreys meeting the Ireland head coach’s representatives this week about his future plans. Rumours of the move have been bubbling under the surface for a number of weeks now, and there were reports in France over the weekend that the deal was done.

Source: Irish Independent February 26, 2026 08:30 UTC