Ireland rugby: Andy Farrell signs new contract with Ireland to 2031

Andy Farrell, 51, has signed a contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union keeping him as Ireland men's head coach until 2031. Farrell took over from Joe Schmidt following the 2019 Rugby World Cup and has since led Ireland to two Six Nations titles, including a Grand Slam in 2023, and a historic Test series victory over the All Blacks in New Zealand. He originally joined Ireland's backroom staff as defence coach, spending three years under Schmidt before being appointed head coach.