While we revel in the wins, too many people seem to delight in vilifying this team after defeat

Gavin Cummiskey looks at what has changed and what remains the same ahead of the Six Nations

Last four national coaches have all left Irish rugby in a stronger place

There is an average 5.4 selection changes between the final game of an Irish coach and the opener of his successor

Over the years Racing have been one of many French sides to fail the Thomond Park test

‘I have full faith we will push on’ says secondrow after All Blacks romp home in Tokyo

Easterby believes ‘phenomenal athlete’ James Ryan will become ‘one of the greats’

Scotland may be an old and manageable foe but danger lurks in Yokohama on Sunday

‘Rory is an incredibly strong character. He’s leading this week incredibly strongly’

Up to 100,000 golf fans expected to spend €7m in spruced-up Clare village

Donald McRae talks to players past and present ahead of the start of the Six Nations

Schmidt now set to prepare for defence of the Six Nations – then comes the hurdle of World Cup

The Ireland outhalf would be a worthy winner but faces competition from the likes of Beauden Barrett

Kiwis want to wipe the memory of Ireland’s win in Chicago from the face of the earth

Cheika is said to encourage inclusivity and a tight-knit team, despite recent controversies

In total, 15 Irish players have been handed a first cap in Australia for tour next month

Having trained with the English National ballet, Dubliner Zoe Ashe-Browne now works for the Theatre of West Pomerania

Food File: Former rugby player steps up to the plate

Beauden Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Israel Folau, Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje selected