Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament (and more)
Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro Itoje
Owen Doyle: Not even South Africa could've resisted England's illegal scrum
Real question now for James Ryan is how many serious knocks to the head are enough
Gordon D’Arcy: Superior bench strength proved a telling factor for France
Galthie’s decision to select six forwards in the replacements important in the end game
Tight margins as fired-up France withstand plucky Ireland performance
Battling second-half comeback comes up just short in Stade de France cauldron
France v Ireland: Five things we learned from defeat in Paris
Patrick Madden looks at some of the key factors at play in Saturday’s intense contest
Scrum showdown awaits as French pack gears up for set-piece assault
John Fogarty has presided over one of the key bedrocks of Ireland’s game
‘Callous, cold and calculating’ - Fabien Galthié’s journey to the top
French coach has detractors but questionable man-management skills may be worth it
Aki exudes positivity in advance of key Paris showdown
Abrasive centre says – despite Sexton’s absence – Ireland have the players to take the game to the French
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland must show courage and continue unrelenting attack
Ireland and France share similar playing styles with one or two points of difference
Ultimate test beckons in Paris after Ireland clear first hurdle in style
Farrell facing some difficult selection calls with Henderson and Henshaw back in the mix
Warren Gatland announces Lions coaching ticket
Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree ruled themselves out of consideration
Six Nations 2021: Gerry Thornley’s team of the tournament
Ireland’s strong end to the tournament reflected in selection
Farrell’s early record as Ireland coach in shadow of Schmidt and Kidney
Ireland’s progress as a rugby nation has stalled since 2018, we’re now ranked seventh
Matt Williams: France leaving nothing to chance in quest for World Cup glory
French team that will run out in Dublin the product of a decade of planning primed to peak in 2023
Wales will have to make at least four changes for Scotland trip
Wayne Pivac weighs options after injuries mount up following Ireland win
Antoine Dupont and France lay down early Six Nations marker
Les Bleus were ruthless in Rome but there was enough to give Ireland encouragement
Ruddock family ties keep Ireland and Wales connected
Mike Ruddock, father of Rhys and Ciarán, is waiting for the day when families can reunite
Gordon D’Arcy: Fans would benefit from a peek behind the iron curtain
Behind the scenes access is important as it helps create and keep a new fan base
Gordon D'Arcy: I know what Joe and Cheika would do. Fix the basics
Gordon Darcy: Andy Farrell chose scrum solidity over lineout certainty but the decision backfired
Wayne Pivac admits Wales coaching setup ‘looks a mess’
Welsh boss stands by the sacking of defence coach Byron Hayward after less than a year
Matt Williams: Let’s see if Andy Farrell has what it takes as head coach
Ireland don’t have to silence the crowd, but they need to be wary of Antoine Dupont
Ronan O’Gara: Ireland need to be braver than usual ‘in a shoot-out for gold’
Former Ireland outhalf believes France’s X-factor can be undone by their poor discipline
Andy Farrell and Ireland wary of potent threat of Antoine Dupont
Disciplined defensive effort will be required to negate influence of creative scrumhalf
Six Nations: Paris win will be ‘massive fillip for Ireland’, says Paul O’Connell
Former international says France will present opportunities and we must take them
Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland must go after victory by frightening France into mistakes
We have the chance to banish ghosts of 2019 and play one hell of a game against France
Ireland's centre will hold thanks to Henshaw and Aki’s midfield muscle memory
Leinster centre well aware of the dangers Fickou and Vakatawa will present in Paris
Gerry Thornley: Antoine Dupont and France look perfectly primed for Ireland visit
The scrumhalf was at his electric best against Wales as Fabien Galthié targets Paris game
Ireland braced for a daunting assignment in Paris
France’s fine form against Wales shows the scale of the task facing Farrell’s side
Plenty of positives for Farrell as Ireland hit the ground running
Impressive debuts from Connors and Keenan add to feelgood factor as Italy are outclassed
Matt Williams: Ireland’s strategy of ‘heads up attack’ will not work without strategic thinking
Irish attack needs new innovative plan to create space then attack that space
Gerry Thornley: After 32 weeks the Six Nations is back up for grabs
Ireland know what they have to do but England remain in the driving seat
Worst sporting moment: Wales beat Ireland in Wellington - the one which really got away
Sexton left out as golden generation miss the chance of a lifetime in 2011 Rugby World Cup
Paris showdown beckons for Farrell and old mentor Edwards
Ireland coach can see the influence of his former team-mate in France’s recent successes
Wales banking on experience to stem the fresh French tide
Comments by prop Wyn Jones have upped the ante as Six Nations leaders visit Cardiff
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