Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell

coach Ireland

Andy Farrell is an English rugby union player turned coach, known for his successful coaching career with the Ireland national team, leading them to notable victories in international competitions. As a former player, Farrell had a distinguished career, representing England and the British and Irish Lions. He has been mentioned in discussions regarding potential coaching changes in other national teams, including Wales.

Born on May 30, 1975 (49 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
103,069
Power
3,333$
Sentiment
6.19
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 7 6.57 0.33% +20% 5,030,000 19,987 $5,100 20$
United Kingdom 4 6.25 0.11% +10% 67,886,011 80,882 $2,700,000 3,217$
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 4,822,233 2,200 $210,000 96$
Totals 12 77,738,244 103,069 $2,915,100 3,333$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Clayton McMillan coached against Ireland for the Māori All Blacks during the 2022 summer tour, facing Andy Farrell's side. 6

Clayton Mcmillan Ian Costello Ian Flanagan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Clayton McMillan appointed new head coach of Munster on three-year contract – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Andy Farrell is the Lions head coach who is observing the players ahead of the summer tour to Australia. 7

Jack Conan Ellis Mee Jamie Roberts James Davies Caelan Doris Josh Van Der Flier Peter O Mahony Tadhg Beirne Ryan Baird Sione Tuipulotu Tom Jordan Fin Smith Marcus Smith Theo Attissogbe Damian Penaud Fabien Galthie Thomas Ramos Romain Ntamack Leo Barre Juan Ignacio Brex Tommaso Menoncello Federico Ruzza Martin Page Relo Antoine Dupont
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Jack Conan and five of the best other unexpected stars of an enthralling Six Nations – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Andy Farrell is the Irish coach who embraced the challenge of facing larger opponents. 7

Antoine Dupont Fabien Galthie Dan Sheehan Simon Easterby
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Le Bombe Equipe and the French 7-1 split promises Ireland a battle of collisions – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Andy Farrell is off on Lions duty, allowing Simon Easterby to fill in. 5

Matt Sherratt Warren Gatland Gareth Anscombe Max Llewellyn Ben Thomas Tomos Williams Taulupe Faletau Nicky Smith Elliot Dee Jac Morgan Tommy Reffell Simon Easterby Caelan Doris Dan Sheehan
The Guardian: Sherratt rings the changes as Wales start life after Gatland against Ireland | Wales rugby union team

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Andy Farrell is the coach whose eye Lions hopefuls are trying to catch. 7

Fin Smith Finn Russell Ollie Lawrence Huw Jones Ellis Genge Pierre Schoeman Will Stuart Zander Fagerson Rory Darge Ben Earl Tom Curry Thom Evans Duhan Van Der Merwe Jones
The Guardian: Time is running out for England’s and Scotland’s Lions hopefuls to state their case | Six Nations 2025

Ireland Ireland: Andy Farrell is the Irish head coach returning to charge after his sabbatical. 9

Joe Schmidt Anthony Foley Kevin Potts
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland to face New Zealand at Soldier Field, Chicago on November 1st – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Andy Farrell is the head coach of Ireland who is currently on secondment with the British & Irish Lions. 8

Simon Easterby Sam Prendergast Jack Conan Johnny Sexton Antoine Dupont Damian Penaud Louis Bielle Biarrey Romain Ntamack Emmanuel Meafou Steve Borthwick Ollie Lawrence Jamie George Ollie Chessum Chandler Cunningham South Alex Mitchell Ben Youngs Michele Lamaro Paolo Garbisi Gonzalo Quesada Warren Gatland Matt Sherratt
The Guardian: Six Nations half-term report: Ireland top of class but Wales go from bad to worse | Six Nations 2025

Ireland Ireland: Ireland has banished many of the concerns regarding the temporary absence of Andy Farrell. 7

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland can improve but may still regret late lapses against England – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: The threat that brought plenty of success in the Andy Farrell era started to look one-dimensional. 5

Simon Easterby Andrew Goodman Paul O Connell James Lowe Tadhg Beirne Dan Sheehan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: How Ireland’s new attacking plan has fuelled their perfect Six Nations start – The Irish Times

New Zealand New Zealand: Andy Farrell is mentioned as being with the 2025 British and Irish Lions. 5

Warren Gatland Brad Mooar Simon Easterby Franco Smith Joe Schmidt Vern Cotter Matt Sherratt
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Warren Gatland replacement: Former All Blacks assistant Brad Mooar among bookies' favourites for next Wales coach