Andy Farrell beams with pride over Ireland’s effort in hard-fought win in Sydney
Ireland secured a narrow 33-31 victory against Australia in the opening match of the Nations Championship. Head coach Andy Farrell praised his team's character and resilience in overcoming a significant deficit.
Why it matters
This match highlights the competitive nature of international rugby and the tactical development of the Irish team under Farrell.
Good sides find a way to win, even when not playing at their best. While there was much to admire in Ireland ’s performance against the Wallabies , not least in some of their attacking rugby. Above all, they stayed in the fight when it looked like they had no right to do so, and then ultimately had the inner belief, togetherness and perseverance to find a way.
Standard sports reporting focusing on match results and coach commentary.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in