Andy Farrell given green light to coach Lions in 2025

Having served as defence coach under Warren Gatland on three Lions tours in 2009, 2013 and 2017, Farrell would be a natural fit to lead a tour

SOUGHT AFTER: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Irish Rugby has given the green light to Andy Farrell’s candidacy as British & Irish Lions head coach for their 2025 tour to Australia.

Farrell, who guided Ireland to a Six Nations Triple Crown last season, signed a two-year IRFU contract extension to remain Ireland head coach until August 2025 that was announced after his team’s historic 2-1 Test series win over the All Blacks in New Zealand.