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Easy decision to sign new Ireland deal - Farrell
Key takeaways
- If Farrell sees out his new contract, he will have led Ireland through three World Cup campaigns
- Andy Farrell said signing a new Ireland contract was an easy decision after he penned a four-year extension to lead the team until 2031.
- The 51-year-old's previous deal was due to expire after the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, but his extension will take him up until the end of the tournament in the United States four years later.
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If Farrell sees out his new contract, he will have led Ireland through three World Cup campaigns
Andy Farrell said signing a new Ireland contract was an easy decision after he penned a four-year extension to lead the team until 2031.
The 51-year-old's previous deal was due to expire after the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, but his extension will take him up until the end of the tournament in the United States four years later.
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