Beating Wales was a tonic for the troops, but the big battles lie ahead
Solid performance in Cardiff has restored Ireland’s feel-good factor – almost
Solid performance in Cardiff has restored Ireland’s feel-good factor – almost
Joe Schmidt’s side withstand late rally to defeat Wales in Cardiff warm-up
Andy Friend’s side stay in hunt for Pro 14 playoffs and Champions Cup qualification
Wales head coach Warren Gatland is due to announce his squad at midday on Tuesday
For years we cocked our collective snoots at the French and their 'rotating'
Munster have made a raft of changes for first game on the new 3G pitch at Musgrave Park
Similar relentlessness evident in Six Nations and Champions Cup from Ryan and Leavy
In his sixth cap, towering lock belies his age with towering performance against Wales
Joe Schmidt’s men will have to stay focused to overcome a confident Welsh team
Rhys Patchell will take up outhalf role in place of injured Dan Biggar for Scotland clash
Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages
Mark McCall’s side win attritional all-English Champions Cup semi-final in Reading
‘I always relish the physical battle. It’s going to be a massive task for us against Wales’
Injuries force Joe Schmidt’s hand as he names side for Sunday’s clash in Dublin
Wasps wary Leo Cullen’s wounded animals will come to Coventry and spoil the party
Leo Cullen’s side has unfamiliar look as they kick off European season at home to Wasps
Wales coach is prepared for a hugely physical 80 minutes against the Springboks
Free-spirited Fiji run in stunning try at Millennium Stadium
Loss of Nemani Nadolo and Nikola Matawalu to prove a major blow for Pacific Islanders
Warren Gatland’s men overcome steep odds after England fail to convert superiority
England have many fine athletes but too many poor decision makers. They are vulnerable to being confused
Wales are training hard and building team spirit as final preparations are being made
Warren Gatland has included 13 foreign-based players in 47-man party
Matt O’Connor’s men have run into form and can repel Wasps outfit reborn at Ricoh Arena
Limited Wasps are no Saracens and Leinster have the pedigree to prevail
James Hook and Adam Jones excluded signalling the end of their international careers
Northampton star selected at outside centre for Saturday’s match against Australia
Leinster overcome a 20-8 deficit with a fine second-half performance inspired by captain Jamie Heaslip
Talented back row will join the Irish province from Cardiff next season
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices