June 5 : Ireland coach Andy Farrell has extended his contract until the end of the 2031 World Cup, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Friday. The 51-year-old took over from Joe Schmidt in 2019 and has since guided Ireland to two Six Nations championships, including a Grand Slam in 2023. He briefly stepped aside from the role at the start of 2025 to coach the British and Irish Lions on their tour of Australia, leading them to a series victory. Farrell's previous contract was due to run until