Liam Toland: We’re not Europe’s All Blacks in one area – transition

With Bundee Aki in midfield the evolution of how we transition is ripe for exploitation

Liam Toland: Ireland drained England’s confidence from the off

Peter O’Mahony a key figure, but all were phenomenal, including the Aviva crowd

Liam Toland: Ireland must get Stander and O’Brien into outside lanes

Joe Schmidt’s side must play smart to disrupt England’s impressive recycle speed

Liam Toland: Exploiting turnover ball a key tactic for Ireland

France’s new pod system has limitations which Ireland can exploit and expose

Gordon D'Arcy: All seems well but Taute call is key

Much to be excited about Irish rugby right now but controversy could be down the line

Liam Toland: Joe Schmidt’s men can stop the All Blacks in their tracks

Ireland have culture, coaches and players to make history by finally beating New Zealand

Liam Toland: Connacht could be on brink of doing Irish rugby a huge favour

Leinster’s big strength going into Pro12 showpiece is that they know how to win

Liam Toland: All hail Ireland’s work on training ground

Joe Schmidt’s players knew jobs inside-out and performed them to maximum effect

Liam Toland: Henderson’s natural ability can add real value

Ulster man’s powerful try was not only thing he did well against Wales

Liam Toland: Henry and O'Brien backrow combination an exciting prospect

Henry remains the best reader of the opposition’s breakdowns in the Irish squad

Ireland deftly avoided the dangers as Wales fell into all the pitfalls

Ireland looked weeks, if not months, ahead of Wales in almost every facet

Strong Ulster side to face Edinburgh

The province are hopeful to rebound after defeat to Italian side Zebre last weekend

Ulster set to turn out near full strength

Province travels to Wales with many international players named to play

Meet the oddparents: a modern twist on an old role

The religious aspect is gone for many, but the godparent role is still taken seriously – whether it means making godchildren feel special or shepherding them into the world of adult conversation

Après match fillet steak, a large Bordeaux and thoughts of Henderson filleting Bastareaud . . . magnifique!

‘It’s a real relief to me the game is over and we managed to get the win’

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits the win over Scotland was flawed and uneven

‘It’s a real relief to me the game is over and we managed to get the win’

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits the win over Scotland was flawed and uneven

Indifference would be the most mortal poison against not great Scots

Once again, the breakdown is where Ireland must break down a troubled foe at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday

Just who are we? This Six Nations is a real chance to find our personality

Paul O’Connell’s newfound love for offloading shows that Joe Schmidt has already had an influence

Raging calf Moore still has learning to do

Leinster’s superior work-rate told against Castres, but can’t disguise the fall off in their attacking game

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