‘I understand what Andy Farrell is going through because I’ve been living it’ – Ronan O’Gara on Ireland’s ‘rebuild cycle’

‘I understand what Andy Farrell is going through because I’ve been living it’ – Ronan O’Gara on Ireland’s ‘rebuild cycle’

Irish Independent

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

This newsletter was edited by Ger Keville

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