Backs now putting their best foot forward for Italy
Traditional national game based upon a strong pack is undergoing a transformation
Connacht keep Champions Cup hopes alive with bonus point win
Pat Lam’s side remain in top six contention after comprehensive victory in balmy Parma
France overpower Italy in dismal Rome clash
Visitors score second-half tries from Yoann Maestri and Mathieu Bastareaud
Old familiar faces with a sprinkling of new the likely recipe for Italian coach Jacques Brunel
Search for the right balance and an improvement in offensive efficiency a must for Italy
Munster take bonus-point win away from Zebre
Tries from Felix Jones, CJ Stander, Conor Murray and Simon Zebo secure Pro12 win
Leinster get the job done in Italy
Matt O’Connor’s side up the ante in second half to overcome Zebre by 17 points
Joe Schmidt says Ireland must be patient from the start
Ireland head coach makes it clear they will not be putting the cart before the horse as Iain Henderson replaces Peter O’Mahony
Duncan Weir’s late drop goal seals dramatic win for Scotland
Alex Dunbar’s two second-half tries helps Scott Johnson’s side to Rome victory
Payne’s stunning try keeps up Ulster run at Ravenhill
Leinster suffer defeat to Edinburgh on stormy night at Murrayfield
Heineken Cup Pool-by-Pool Guide
Familiar faces expected to progress but Montpellier could be surprise packet
Connacht prove too strong for Italian visitors
Pat Lam’s reign begins with a three try victory over Zebre at the Sportsground
Roman nightmare rounds off miserable Ireland campaign
Injury and indiscipline help Italy claim first Six Nations win in fixture
Castrogiovanni is ruled out of Rome finale
But Azzurri talk up chance of historic first win over Ireland
Castrogiovanni is ruled out of Rome finale
But Azzurri talk up chance of historic first win over Ireland
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