Pat McCarry has been covering rugby, across various shows and platforms, for over 16 years. He has two best-selling rugby books, The New Breed and Man & Ball, and penned a sell-out rugby play, Soldier Field, in 2019. He has written for SportsJOE, The42, Guardian, Press Association and Inside Rugby, among others.
As he manages a swathe of absentees, Farrell may be tempted to plump with his most familiar playmaker despite intense competition.
Injuries at loosehead and blindside mean Andy Farrell will need to find solutions to match French power.
Former Ireland wing Andrew Trimble assesses the big calls Andy Farrell has to make at 10, 12 and 15 against France.
Despite suggestions he needs to take a provincial job first, the Munster legend only wants to be coach of Ireland if he returns ho…
Some of Ireland's ageing stars will be nearing their mid-thirties when they reach Australia so who replaces them if they don't go …
Former Ireland prop Mike Ross explains how a 'perfect storm' of circumstances led to their scrum mauling by the Springboks.
What do the Irish think about the Boks and what do the Springboks think about Andy Farrell's men? RugbyPass found out...
Andy Farrell is planning for all eventualities which means a few of his trusted lieutenants are wondering if their time is up
Against the All Blacks, the set-piece malfunctioned and what was an area of accuracy and composure has become muddled and unsure
With Ryan Baird aiming to lock down a regular spot and Caelan Doris ready to return, can a celebrated back row rediscover their be…
Should he make his debut next month, Munster's star centre would become the oldest Irish back to be capped in the professional era…
Sam Prendergast has the might of Leinster behind him, but Jack Crowley is the form fly-half and merits another chance in the No 10…
After a summer of success with the Lions, Farrell is back in green and tasked with navigating Ireland towards the 2027 World Cup
With Conor Murray retired and Jamison Gibson-Park 35 by RWC27, Ben Murphy is eager to put himself at the front of the No.9 queue.
Can anyone stop Leinster? How will Munster cope without legends? Can Connacht flourish under Stuart Lancaster? Will Ulster recover…
The well-travelled former No 8 talks about his life with Munster, Ulster and Cardiff, life threatening heart attack and a new begi…
Ireland flattered to deceive against New Zealand but there is quiet confidence they can raise their game for the RWC quarter-fina…
Ireland were outsiders when the teams met for the first time at Rugby World Cup 2014, yet pulled off an historic, and seminal, tri…
The Ireland head coach has played a smart hand in Australia but there are question marks over the longevity of some of his trusted…
Andy Farrell has cast a pall over Ireland’s best openside by leaving him out of all three Lions Tests.
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