Irish rugby coach Andy Farrell joins the Late Late Show to reflect on his time leading the national team and discuss his upcoming role with the British and Irish Lions. The show celebrates 150 years of the IRFU with a star-studded lineup of rugby personalities.
Andy Farrell , a prominent figure in Irish rugby coaching since joining Joe Schmidt's backroom team after the 2016 Six Nations, will make his debut appearance on one of Ireland's most cherished institutions, RTÉ's Late Late Show , tonight. The 49-year-old succeeded Schmidt as Ireland's head coach following the 2019 World Cup, leading the national team to the Grand Slam in 2023 and consecutive Six Nations titles in 2023-24.
Farrell's appearance on the Late Late Show comes as a surprise, given that Schmidt, his predecessor, frequently featured on the program during his tenure as head coach. Farrell is currently on sabbatical from his role with Ireland, having taken charge of the British and Irish Lions from December until after their tour of Australia in the summer.The Late Late Show, hosted by Patrick Kielty, is celebrating 150 years of the IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) ahead of the Six Nations' return next weekend. The program follows a GAA Special last week and will feature Farrell reflecting on his time as Ireland's head coach and sharing his aspirations for his stint with the British and Irish Lions. Joining Farrell on the show will be a distinguished panel of rugby personalities, including injured Munster and Ireland scrum-half Craig Casey, former Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best, and top Ireland women's rugby players Aoife Wafer and Erin King. Adding to the blend of sporting and cultural conversation, best-selling author Paul Howard and Grand Slam winner Gordon D'Arcy will discuss their collaborative venture, a children's book series that has now reached its fourth installment. This unlikely partnership between the creator of the Ross O'Carroll Kelly books and Ireland's longest-serving international player promises an insightful and entertaining segment. The program aims to captivate viewers with its mix of rugby reflections, personal narratives, and literary insights
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