Deciding factor: When a Lions tour hinged on the third Test
Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider
The Offload: Philip Browne’s grave outlook should be taken seriously
Sexton determined to Play On, Plan C and D, word of mouth and by the numbers
Sporting Controversies: Rugby’s relationship with apartheid all there in black and white
The IRFU’s role in the sport’s dealings with with South Africa is not one to be proud of
Ireland's Farrell Era: Something old, something new and a philosophy from the Blues
Gavin Cummiskey looks at what has changed and what remains the same ahead of the Six Nations
Flying home for Christmas: 'It's always great coming back to Dublin'
Irish emigrants reunite with loved ones as 1.2m people are expected to travel through Dublin Airport over the festive period
Review suggests mounting anxiety a factor in Ireland’s World Cup woes
Underestimation of Japan and failure to develop game plan also among main findings
Joe Schmidt: Rory Best nearly quit before 2018 Grand Slam
In his autobiography Ordinary Joe, the coach says he faced several ‘uncontrollables’
Schmidt wanted Samoa match called off due to state of pitch
Former Ireland coach felt pitch in Fukuoka for Rugby World Cup tie was dangerous for players
Ireland in Japan: First impressions bring back unwelcome memories
In his first report from Japan, Gavin Cummiskey takes in Ireland’s official welcome ceremony
Gerry Thornley: Ireland's shambolic first Rugby World Cup steps
Michael Kiernan recalls Ireland’s preparation for the inaugural 1987 competition, an event the IRFU didn't want to enter
Bundee Aki’s decision to choose Ireland makes him a target for All Blacks
Focused world champions will have Auckland-born Connacht star firmly in their sights
What history teaches us when Lions tours go to a decider
Looking back at the 10 times when the series was still alive going into the final game
Ian Madigan nears Bordeaux exit but has not heard from IRFU
Ireland outhalf must wait for club to sign replacement before making next move
Johnny Sexton and Rob Kearney on course to face French
Both players will return to full training on Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s game in Dublin
Gerry Thornley: Scotland defeat hard to take but no need to panic
The glow from the historic treble over the southern hemisphere giants has not lasted
Johnny Sexton back running but management unable to provide prognosis
‘At this stage no one is out of contention, hoping everyone will be in with a chance’
Johnny Sexton, Seán O’Brien and Keith Earls all available to face Scotland
The trio will all be fit for the Six Nations opener while Andrew Conway is out
Young Munster take over from Trinity at the top
Munster’s win over Mary’s sees them go top as Trinity beaten by Lansdowne
Class of ’95 believe Leinster have enough to take on Toulon
Victor Costello and Paul Wallace say it is a big ask but the province can progress in Europe
How big has become beautiful in modern rugby
Robbie Henshaw is heavier than the average forward from the 1985 Irish team
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