His inclusion in the line-up is, writes Gerry Thornley, “the most eye-catching of Simon Easterby’s first Ireland selection”, “it has the interim head coach’s imprint all over it”.

Simon Easterby maintained a composed figure in the aftermath of his first game as Ireland head coach, as he had presumably done at half-time when trailing 10-5, and as his team did in weathering ...

You can check out at any time. More info With Andy Farrell on British and Irish Lions duty, Simon Easterby will take charge of Ireland for this Six Nations. Easterby is best known for his 65 ...

And Easterby was delighted with the win, but believes the team need to be better in round two next Sunday in Murrayfield. He said: “It was tough and physical and what you expect from an ...

“They have all promised me they’re going to support Ireland,” smiles Guy Easterby, “but that might change when the whistle blows.” Yorkshire-born Simon Easterby, the interim head coach ...

Simon Easterby will take charge of his first game as interim Ireland head coach this weekend as his side host England in Dublin. With Andy Farrell temporarily stepping away from his duties with ...

They trailed their first match under interim head coach Simon Easterby 10-5, with a fired-up England side the more economical as they sought to get their championship up and running with a win ...