Andy Farrell extends Ireland coaching contract to 2031
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Ireland men's head coach Andy Farrell has signed a new contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) that extends his tenure until 2031. Farrell, who took over in 2019, led Ireland to two Six Nations championships and a Grand Slam in 2023. His previous contract was set to expire after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, but the extension allows him to guide Ireland through to the subsequent tournament in the USA. Farrell also coached the British and Irish Lions to a series win in Australia in 2025.
- •Andy Farrell signed a contract extension until 2031.
- •Farrell became head coach of Ireland in 2019.
- •He led Ireland to two Six Nations championships and a Grand Slam.
- •Farrell coached the British and Irish Lions to a series win in 2025.
- •His previous contract was set to end after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Easy decision to sign new Ireland deal - Farrell
- 4:12 PMBBC Sport — Easy decision to sign new Ireland deal - Farrell
- 10:03 AMThe Guardian Sport — Andy Farrell signs new Ireland contract to quash any chance of England switch
- 9:33 AMYahoo Sports — Andy Farrell commits future to Ireland with long-term contract extension
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell extends deal through 2031 World Cup in US
- 8:43 AMYahoo Sports — Farrell extends Ireland contract to 2031
- 8:36 AMBBC Sport — Farrell extends Ireland contract to 2031
"Farrell to remain as Ireland’s head coach until 2031 51-year-old says ‘best is yet to come’ for Ireland Andy Farrell has signed a new deal to remain as Ireland’s head coach until 2031, removing any chance of England luring him back to Twickenham after next year’s Rugby World Cup. Instead Farrell has opted to stay put in Dublin and will now preside over Ireland’s next two World Cup campaigns. Farrell, who led the British & Irish Lions to a series win in Australia last year, has steered Ireland to two Six Nations titles, including a grand slam in 2023, and a historic Test series win over the All Blacks in New Zealand since replacing Joe Schmidt in late 2019. His latest five-year deal ends any speculation about a possible return to English rugby in 18 months’ time. Continue reading...
"Ireland coach Andy Farrell signed a new contract Friday through the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States, aiming to get the team past its historic block at the quarterfinal stage. The Irish Rugby Football Union announced the extension to a deal which will now keep Farrell through an eighth year in charge, including the 2027 World Cup hosted by Australia. In 10 editions of the tournament, Ireland has lost in eight quarterfinals and never been further.
"Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to remain Ireland head coach until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 4:12 PMEasy decision to sign new Ireland deal - Farrell
Andy Farrell says signing a new Ireland contract was an easy decision as he pens a four-year extension to lead the team until 2031.
- BBC SportJun 5, 2026, 4:12 PMEasy decision to sign new Ireland deal - Farrell
Andy Farrell says signing a new Ireland contract was an easy decision as he pens a four-year extension to lead the team until 2031.
- The Guardian SportJun 5, 2026, 10:03 AMAndy Farrell signs new Ireland contract to quash any chance of England switch
Farrell to remain as Ireland’s head coach until 2031 51-year-old says ‘best is yet to come’ for Ireland Andy Farrell has signed a new deal to remain as Ireland’s head coach until 2031, removing any chance of England luring him back to Twickenham after next year’s Rugby World Cup. Instead Farrell has opted to stay put in Dublin and will now preside over Ireland’s next two World Cup campaigns. Farrell, who led the British & Irish Lions to a series win in Australia last year, has steered Ireland to two Six Nations titles, including a grand slam in 2023, and a historic Test series win over the All Blacks in New Zealand since replacing Joe Schmidt in late 2019. His latest five-year deal ends any speculation about a possible return to English rugby in 18 months’ time. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 9:33 AMAndy Farrell commits future to Ireland with long-term contract extension
Farrell has signed a deal through the 2031 Rugby World Cup
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 9:25 AMIreland rugby coach Andy Farrell extends deal through 2031 World Cup in US
Ireland coach Andy Farrell signed a new contract Friday through the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States, aiming to get the team past its historic block at the quarterfinal stage. The Irish Rugby Football Union announced the extension to a deal which will now keep Farrell through an eighth year in charge, including the 2027 World Cup hosted by Australia. In 10 editions of the tournament, Ireland has lost in eight quarterfinals and never been further.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 8:43 AMFarrell extends Ireland contract to 2031
Ireland men's head coach Andy Farrell has signed a new contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) until 2031.
- BBC SportJun 5, 2026, 8:36 AMFarrell extends Ireland contract to 2031
Ireland men's head coach Andy Farrell has signed a new contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) until 2031.
- Sky Sports—Farrell extends Ireland deal to 2031 World Cup
Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to remain Ireland head coach until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
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