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February 20, 2026

Ireland loves No 10 needle but it’s a Six Nations soap Farrell could do without

In the latest in a long line of Irish tussles at fly-half, Jack Crowley takes over from Sam Prendergast at Twickenham

Ireland loves No 10 needle but it’s a Six Nations soap Farrell could do without

TL;DR

  • The No. 10 position in Irish rugby has a long history of intense competition and controversial selection decisions, dating back to Tony Ward in 1979.
  • Key fly-half rivalries include David Humphreys vs. Ronan O'Gara, and Ronan O'Gara vs. Johnny Sexton.
  • Currently, Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast are vying for the No. 10 shirt, with coach Andy Farrell facing public scrutiny.
  • The public and social media commentary surrounding these selections have become a source of abuse for the players, impacting the coach.
  • Farrell's plan to develop a preferred No. 10 has been disrupted by injuries and the current situation, drawing parallels to past contentious decisions.

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