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France 24
an hour ago
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- France 24
Lions boss Farrell hails McCarthy, Hansen after Australian tour opener
Hulking English back-rower Pollock, 20, lived up to the hype in Perth, helping the tourists to an emphatic 54-7 win over Western Force on Saturday. While he put himself in the shop window for a Test call-up, playing a part in two of the Lions' eight tries, it was McCarthy who claimed man-of-the-match honours. The tireless Irish lock's fingerprints were all over the game, making key defensive plays and powering over for a well-earned five-pointer. It put him in pole position to claim a contested tight five slot in the first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane on July 19. "He just stays in the game the whole time," Farrell said of McCarthy. "He's a lot more composed in what he does but at the same time he's never wavered in the intent within his game. "In the set-piece, you saw him come away through the maul, stealing the ball, running down the wing and cutting back inside, looking for off-loads and going through rucks and being the force that he is. "He's developing his all-round game and he'll only grow from here on in." Farrell also had high praise for Irish winger Hansen, who had an ordinary first-half but came alive in the second. "I mean there were some fantastic tries, but the play of the day by a country mile was Mack Hansen," he said. "Back and forward, full length of the field, fighting for his team on his own, that's what a Lion should 100 percent do for his team." While noting some flashes of individual brilliance in the first game of their nine-match tour, Farrell also pinpointed teething problems to fix before their next match against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Wednesday. He highlighted ill-discipline, with six penalties conceded in the first-half before they got in their groove after the break. "Happy with the scoreline and happy with how we actually got to that point because it wasn't all going our own way," said Farrell. "We gathered ourselves well and sorted a few things out on the run and played some nice rugby in the end. "We had more composure (in the second-half), we were less desperate," he added. "We gave a good few penalties away through a lack of discipline certainly... once we stopped giving them the field position and territory they wanted, I felt we defended really well and we were composed enough to score some nice tries."
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
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- Hindustan Times
Lions boss Farrell hails McCarthy, Hansen after Australian tour opener
Henry Pollock might have hogged the limelight in the British and Irish Lions Australian tour opener, but coach Andy Farrell was equally impressed with Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen who staked claims for a Test spot. HT Image Hulking English back-rower Pollock, 20, lived up to the hype in Perth, helping the tourists to an emphatic 54-7 win over Western Force on Saturday. While he put himself in the shop window for a Test call-up, playing a part in two of the Lions' eight tries, it was McCarthy who claimed man-of-the-match honours. The tireless Irish lock's fingerprints were all over the game, making key defensive plays and powering over for a well-earned five-pointer. It put him in pole position to claim a contested tight five slot in the first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane on July 19. "He just stays in the game the whole time," Farrell said of McCarthy. "He's a lot more composed in what he does but at the same time he's never wavered in the intent within his game. "In the set-piece, you saw him come away through the maul, stealing the ball, running down the wing and cutting back inside, looking for off-loads and going through rucks and being the force that he is. "He's developing his all-round game and he'll only grow from here on in." Farrell also had high praise for Irish winger Hansen, who had an ordinary first-half but came alive in the second. "I mean there were some fantastic tries, but the play of the day by a country mile was Mack Hansen," he said. "Back and forward, full length of the field, fighting for his team on his own, that's what a Lion should 100 percent do for his team." While noting some flashes of individual brilliance in the first game of their nine-match tour, Farrell also pinpointed teething problems to fix before their next match against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Wednesday. He highlighted ill-discipline, with six penalties conceded in the first-half before they got in their groove after the break. "Happy with the scoreline and happy with how we actually got to that point because it wasn't all going our own way," said Farrell. "We gathered ourselves well and sorted a few things out on the run and played some nice rugby in the end. "We had more composure , we were less desperate," he added. "We gave a good few penalties away through a lack of discipline certainly... once we stopped giving them the field position and territory they wanted, I felt we defended really well and we were composed enough to score some nice tries." mp/sco This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Perth Now
3 hours ago
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- Perth Now
Lions hold off on SOS despite latest scrumhalf injury
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has downplayed the need to send out a scrumhalf SOS despite Tomos Williams suffering a hamstring injury during Saturday's 54-7 win over the Western Force. Williams injured his left hamstring while acrobatically diving over for his second try of the night in the eight-tries-to-one romp over the Force. The 30-year-old was clearly in pain as he limped from the field in the 47th minute, putting the rest of his tour in doubt. Fellow scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park was unavailable for the match due to a recent glute injury, but it's hopeful he will be fit to tackle the Queensland Reds on Wednesday night. If there is any doubt on Gibson-Park, it would leave Alex Mitchell as the last No.9 standing at present. Scrumhalf Ben White is currently with the Scotland international side in New Zealand for a match against the Maori All Blacks, and could be called upon if needed. But Farrell played down the need to call in reinforcements just yet, expressing confidence in Gibson-Park's fitness, and saying he wants to wait longer to see the severity of Williams' injury. "Jamison's fit and ready to go, and has been training fully now for the best part of the week, so we're happy with that," Farrell said. "But you don't know until you know (about Williams' injury). "We have to let these things settle down and see what the outcome is, giving it a little bit of space. "We need to talk about that and assess that and make the right call for the group. We have our fingers crossed." One of the brightest points out of Saturday's game for the Lions was the performance of No.8 Henry Pollock, who looked every bit the future superstar he's being touted to become. Pollock's bullocking runs proved troublesome for the Force, and the 20-year-old showcased his creativity with a chip-and-chase that led to a second-half try to lock Joe McCarthy. "I thought he was brilliant," stand-in Lions captain Dan Sheehan said. "He does his own thing. He has his own way of playing. He's probably different to a lot of the forwards. "I enjoy that kind of rugby, off the cuff, see what's in front of you, and make it happen. "And with his sort of skill set and speed, he can, he can certainly make it happen." The Lions will head to Brisbane on Sunday ahead of Wednesday night's clash with the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium. Farrell was happy with his team's performance against the Force, with the five-try blitz in the second half particularly impressive. But he is also well aware there are plenty of areas to improve. The Lions were dominated in the possession and territory stakes in the first half, and their more fancied scrum could only break even against the Force. The tourists also struggled with their kick-off receives, and lost Pollock on the stroke of half-time to a yellow card due to an accumulation of team infringements. "Our discipline for one," Farrell said when asked about areas to improve on. "You mentioned kick-offs there, so it's a good warning for us, isn't it? "I thought we got a bit lateral at times, not engaging enough, and tried to be too tidy attack-wise at times."
The Journal
5 hours ago
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- The Journal
Dessie Farrell steps down as Dublin manager after elimination from All-Ireland
The 42 DESSIE FARRELL HAS announced that he is stepping down as manager of the Dublin footballers. Farrell confirmed the news to GAA+ following his side's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final defeat to Tyrone in Croke Park. It's the second second successive season that Dublin have exited the championship at the quarter-final stage. Advertisement He explained that he informed the players in the dressing room after the game and had already told the county board at the start of the year that this would be his last season in charge. BREAKING DESSIE FARRELL STEPS DOWN🚨 Dessie Farrell has just announced he is stepping down as Dublin Manager after today's Quarter-Final defeat to Tyrone. ❌ — GAA+ (@GAAPlusOfficial) June 28, 2025 It's the first time since their Sam Maguire winning season of 2021 that Tyrone have reached the semi-finals. Malachy O'Rourke's team timed their scoring run perfectly to settle a grinding contest pulling clear to win by seven in the end after a late burst of points. Written by Sinead Farrell and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Dessie Farrell insists Dublin will rise again after stepping down as boss after All-Ireland SFC defeat to Tyrone
DESSIE FARRELL insists the Jacks will be back after quitting as Dublin boss last night. 2 Dessie Farrell insist Dublin will rise again after their All-Ireland exit to Tyrone 2 Dessie Farrell stepped down as Dublin manager after the defeat to Tyrone The Na Fianna clubman spent six seasons in charge. He led them to their sixth All-Ireland in a row in 2020 in his first season at the helm, and landed Sam Maguire again in 2023. But a host of high-profile departures in the likes of Brian Fenton, Jack McCaffrey, Paul Mannion and James McCarthy saw them struggle for form this summer. Their shock Leinster SFC loss to Meath was their first provincial championship defeat since 2010. They failed to top their All-Ireland series group after a round 2 loss to Armagh, before Tyrone ended their campaign at Croke Park last night. read more on gaa And Farrell admits 2025 was always going to be his final farewell after back to back All-Ireland quarter-final defeats - but insists Dublin will rise again. He said: 'I would have informed the County Board at the start of the season that regardless of what happened this would be the last hurrah. 'I've informed the players in the dressing room there as well that I'd be stepping away. I've had a great innings. 'I think it's just come to a natural end. It's easier to say it today than I have to say it next week or in a couple of weeks' time. Most read in GAA Football 'While everyone's bitterly disappointed, sometimes failure is greatness waiting to happen. This could be a big platform for that group going forward. 'A lot of lessons in this season for players and for the group, and I think they'll be better for it and well set up to attack a new season in 2026. 'So much integrity' - RTE viewers hail Stephen Cluxton for 'principled stand' Dublin GAA icon took during Parnells saga 'Some of the new lads we brought in this year, still getting to know them, but a great crop of fellas as well. It augurs very well for Dublin football.' Farrell says 2025 was always going to be a transition year for Dublin after the host of departures. But the 1995 All-Ireland winning hitman loved every second of his time in charge as they won two All-Irelands and five Leinster SFC crowns under his watch. He said: 'I think everyone involved, management, coaches, backroom and players knew that this was going to be a different season. We just embraced that challenge and see where it took us. 'I definitely don't want to make it about me because it's always and always has been about the players. Ultimately, they're the men who step into the arena. 'They're the men in the formative years of their lives who dedicate so much to playing for their county. I have huge admiration and respect for them. 'I think the overriding feeling for me now is that I will miss the people. It's not necessarily the position because some of the relationships are really important to me. 'Some of those lads have been like kids to me, watching them grow up. "They're a special group and I'm very, very grateful for them and for all they've given. They'll drive on and Dublin will be a good place next season and the season after. 'I think between being a player for Dublin underage and as a senior player and then as an underage coach and senior coach, manager, whatever you want to call it, I've got the guts of 40 years. 'It's a long time and it's been a privilege every year, every step of the journey. I've met some great people. I've had a ringside seat for some of the best players that ever performed in the arena out there.'
