Ireland boss Andy Farrell named World Rugby coach of the year

Farrell saw off competition from South Africa's Jacques Nienaber, New Zealand's Ian Foster and Fiji's Simon Raiwalui.

GONG: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire.

Sun, 29 Oct, 2023 - 20:59

Fiona Halligan

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has been named World Rugby coach of the year for 2023.

Farrell, who was not in Paris to accept the award, saw off competition from South Africa's Jacques Nienaber, New Zealand's Ian Foster and Fiji's Simon Raiwalui.

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