# Farrell says Ireland flattered by winning margin

Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell stated that the team's winning margin was flattering and did not accurately reflect their performance. He suggested the scoreline made the victory look more dominant than it actually was. This assessment matters for gauging Ireland's true form ahead of tougher matches.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cr5jyl69zzzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:25:18 GMT