Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Paris woe confirmed Ireland’s worst fears – so the time has now come to innovateUnder Andy Farrell, Ireland established a clear playing identity between 2021 and 2024 – but that’s long gone‘Andy Farrell is a winner who doesn’t tolerate low standards, so the current run must be driving him up the walls.’ Photo: David Fitzgerald/SportsfileRúaidhrí O’Connor Yesterday at 20:45Joe Schmidt is in Dublin at the minute on a visit to see family and friends during the Southern Hemisphere off-season. One wonders if Andy Farrell could find the time to hit him up for a little advice.

Source: Irish Independent February 08, 2026 10:27 UTC