- Farrell will take the reins after next year’s Rugby World Cup
- Schmidt says he will ‘prioritise family’ after leaving Ireland
Andy Farrell will succeed Joe Schmidt as Ireland head coach after next year’s World Cup, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced.
Schmidt will leave Irish rugby after the tournament in Japan having taken charge in 2013. “I have decided to finish coaching and will prioritise family commitments after the RWC in 2019,” the 53-year-old said in a statement. “I feel that Irish rugby is in good hands. The management and players have been incredible to work with and the tremendous support we have had, particularly at home in the Aviva, but where ever we have travelled has been uplifting.
Written by Guardian sport
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