'People need to ask themselves: 'Are we Irish?'' Andy Farrell hits out at online trolls in 10 debate

The Ireland boss said some supporters online need to 'cop on'. 

SCREEN BREAK: Andy Farrell speaks to the media after the match. The Ireland's Head Coach criticised the behaviour of some Ireland fans on social media. Pic: INPHO

Andy Farrell has railed against social media “keyboard warriors” he believes are undermining both Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast in their battle for Ireland’s number 10 jersey, questioning the trolls’ status as Irish supporters.

Speaking after Saturday’s hard-fought 20-13 Guinness Six Nations victory over in-form Italy, the Ireland head coach addressed the sometimes toxic commentary on social media platforms which has come to characterise the rivalry between Munster’s Crowley and Leinster’s Prendergast since the latter's debut off the bench against Argentina in November 2024.