Andy Farrell has signed a two-year contract extension to stay as Ireland head coach until 2025. PIC: Sportsfile

Shane Nolan will join Leinster Rugby from Google. PIC BY: Alan Rowlette

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is “regarded very highly” by the Rugby Football Union as plans to identify Eddie Jones’ successor as England boss continue.

Captain Johnny Sexton has warned Ireland against complacency ahead of next year’s World Cup following a momentous series win in New Zealand.

The Irish claimed a landmark 2-1 tour triumph over the All Blacks following a spellbinding first-half display in Wellington.

Ireland claimed a historic series win in New Zealand thanks to a heroic 32-22 success from a breathless third Test in Wellington.

Ireland battled to a landmark series win in New Zealand after holding off a second-half fightback to secure a stunning 32-22 success from an epic encounter in Wellington.

Head coach Farrell is braced for a backlash from the three-time world champions but hopes the “best is saved till last” as his side seek to complete a landmark tour triumph.

Ireland will attempt to bounce back when they take on New Zealand in a must-win second Test.

Andy Farrell's side were defeated 42-19 by Ian Foster's outfit in Eden Park, Auckland in their opening game of the three-test series against the All Blacks. PIC: Sportsfile

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton insisted he is “fine” and passed head injury tests “with flying colours” as he allayed concerns about his selection for Saturday’s second Test against New Zealand.

World Rugby has warned against “irresponsible” remote head-injury diagnosis in defending its Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols.