Gerry Thornley: Rassie Erasmus’s unprecedented rant does rugby a grave disservice
South African has clearly lost the plot and undermined match officials and World Rugby
Owen Doyle: Culture of ‘clip memory’ among modern referees not cutting it on the pitch
There’s nothing to beat knowing the laws when you step out on the pitch
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
Owen Doyle: World Rugby and Six Nations must make example of Eddie Jones
Recent incidents involving Jones and Tuilagi show disciplinary systems needs updating
Owen Doyle: It’s time for referees to stop chatting and hand out punishments
Affability doesn’t always work while Eddie Jones’ rants need to be tackled
Saturday’s Six Nations game between Ireland and France now unlikely
Scotland end French hopes of a first Grand Slam in a decade with a 28-17 win at Murrayfield
Owen Doyle: Ireland were fortunate to keep full complement on pitch
Dangerous ruck tackles by Toner and Ryan were not picked up or reviewed by officials
Owen Doyle: Debate required over scrum as a source of penalties kick chances
England can have no complaint with Garces as South African pressure game prevails
Rugby World Cup: Mixed messages on high tackles doing rugby no favours
Referees are taking the brunt but coaches and players must accept responsibility also
Rugby World Cup: Talking points from Ireland’s victory over Scotland
Ireland take a lot of credit against a Scotland side way off the pace required in opener
Owen Doyle: Referees will be under more scrutiny than ever at this World Cup
The 12 referees have gone through a long and arduous selection process
Five things we learned: France fall into Ireland’s traps
Referee undermines his final warning to French by refusing to follow through on it
Ireland find cold comfort against France
Four tries for Joe Schmidt’s side secured a bonus point ahead of final trip to Cardiff
Ireland expose gulf in class with South Africa with record win
Winning scoreline of 38-3 no more than Joe Schmidt’s side deserve at the Aviva Stadium
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