Simon Easterby Named Interim Ireland Rugby Coach

Simon Easterby has been appointed as the interim head coach of Ireland, set to take over from Andy Farrell from December 1 while Farrell prepares for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia next summer. Easterby, who has been with the Irish coaching staff since 2014, expressed that leading the team is the 'highest achievement' of his coaching career. He will oversee Ireland's participation in the 2025 Six Nations and a summer tour, along with the Emerging Ireland squad's tour to South Africa next month. IRFU Performance Director David Humphreys praised Easterby's evolution as a coach, noting his significant contributions to the team's success over the past decade. Easterby is looking forward to the challenges ahead and aims to provide opportunities for emerging players during the autumn series and beyond. Ireland will host New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji, and Australia in the upcoming autumn Tests before Farrell's departure.