Simon Easterby
Simon Easterby is a former professional rugby player and current coach, recognized for his contributions to Irish rugby. He has served as an assistant coach for the Irish national team, where he has been instrumental in developing players and strategies. Recently, Easterby has been in the news as the stand-in coach for Ireland, leading the team against Scotland, and he has emphasized the importance of experience in his selections as they aim to maintain their winning streak in this historic rivalry.
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Simon Easterby was the interim head coach last season.
Andy Farrell is getting Ireland ready for the 2027 Rugby World Cup – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-26
Simon Easterby reviewed the defensive performance against France.
Here’s why the obituaries for Irish rugby are premature – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12
Simon Easterby took the reins for a year while Farrell was on sabbatical.
Five things we learned from Ireland’s opening-night horror show against France – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
Simon Easterby made positive comments about Tadhg Furlong’s recovery.
Sam Prendergast set to keep outhalf spot for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against France – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-02
Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby sounded moderately optimistic that the Leinsterman was recovering well from the calf strain.
Ireland’s Tadhg Furlong could be available to play France in Six Nations opener – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-02
Simon Easterby confirmed the fitness of Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose.
Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose set for starting return against the Springboks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20
I’d also say Simon Easterby’s defensive review barely referenced the sending off.
Ridiculous red card killed what should have been a showcase of rugby in Chicago – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-07
Simon Easterby filled in for Andy Farrell during the Six Nations.
Too old? Too Leinster? We’ll soon learn a lot about Andy Farrell’s Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-28
Simon Easterby initially named 36 players for last season’s Six Nations.
Andy Farrell goes for tried and tested with Paddy McCarthy only uncapped call-up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15
Simon Easterby provided expertise during the Lions tour.
After sharing their playbook with the Lions, now it’s time for Ireland to evolve – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-09
Simon Easterby discussed the competitive nature of the Lions squad.
Test places up for grabs as Lions face First Nations and Pasifika XV – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-21
Simon Easterby is one of the former proteges shaped by Joe Schmidt.
Joe Schmidt’s masterplan - how former Ireland boss might attack former apprentice Andy Farrell – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Simon Easterby is another player known to Joe Schmidt.
Wily old fox Joe Schmidt likely to have plenty up his sleeve for Lions Tests – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-08
Simon Easterby has been mentored by Joe Schmidt.
Lions’ insulting attitude is nicely stoking Australian pride – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-04
Simon Easterby was seen smiling and applauding alongside Andy Farrell.
Mack Hansen showed exactly why Andy Farrell made him a Lions player – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-29
Simon Easterby is also with the Lions.
Paul O’Connell minding the house but Andy Farrell kept abreast of Ireland progress on summer tour – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25
Simon Easterby is the Lions forwards coach who believes Dan Sheehan could excel in various positions.
Dan Sheehan on Lions magic – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-24
Simon Easterby is the defence coach for the Lions squad.
Ireland deserve top billing in Lions touring party to Australia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Simon Easterby expressed pride in being part of the Lions coaching team.
Live updates as Andy Farrell’s selection for Australia tour unveiled – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Simon Easterby is one of the assistants on Andy Farrell's coaching staff.
The Lions will announce a squad on Thursday night. Here is everything you need to know
Australia· 2025-05-08
Simon Easterby called Diarmuid Mangan to the Irish senior squad, which was a significant moment for Mangan.
Leinster’s Diarmuid Mangan making rapid strides towards the top – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-22
Simon Easterby is the Ireland interim head coach who called Tommy O'Brien into the training panel.
Leinster’s Tommy O’Brien on Saturday’s URC match and his international hopes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-17
Simon Easterby, who the IRFU said just 11 weeks ago would be Ireland’s head coach for the two summer Tests, is gone.
Paul O’Connell deserves better than the hospital pass thrown to him by the Lions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-28
Simon Easterby has been co-opted on to the British and Irish Lions coaching ticket for the summer tour to Australia.
Paul O’Connell confirmed as Ireland’s interim head coach for summer’s Tests – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26
Simon Easterby has been named to the Lions coaching ticket ahead of the summer tour to Australia.
Ireland coaches Simon Easterby, John Fogarty and Andrew Goodman to join Lions coaching ticket – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26Simon Easterby has been acting as Ireland’s interim head coach since Farrell began his Lions secondment.
Wigglesworth set to be part of Farrell’s British & Irish Lions coaching team | British & Irish Lions
United Kingdom· 2025-03-24
Simon Easterby is expected to be confirmed as the British & Irish Lions defence coach.
Simon Easterby and John Fogarty set to be confirmed as British & Irish Lions coaches – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24
Easterby has been offered a role as one of the Lions assistants, along with the Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty.
Paul O’Connell set to be Ireland interim head coach for summer Tests – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22Simon Easterby’s side was expected to produce a dominant victory but did not.
Ideal opportunity for Ireland to take stock and move forward with clarity – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Simon Easterby has a point about the Ireland team's performance.
It’s staring us in the face, this Ireland team is simply not what it was – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-18
