Owen Doyle: No illusion, just simple physics behind Ntamack’s pass to Dupont
The law of relative velocity was at play in the build-up to France’s opening try
Matt Williams: Ireland must learn from successful teams that beat the All Blacks
Leinster philosophy ringing true as players developed in the province show skillset
Owen Doyle: Luke Pearce had a solid performance despite inappropriate use of ‘mate’
Pearce stayed calm throughout a tense affair but caused confusion around Carbery’s kick
Owen Doyle: Red card replacements would let sinners off the hook
Players who are sent off can be replaced after 20 minutes under new Rainbow Cup trial
Liam Toland: Ireland smile returns but it needs to be wider against the All Blacks
That Keith Earls and Jacob Stockdale have yet to score a try is an institutional failure
Liam Toland: Ireland are back on the pitch but far from pitch perfect
Jean Kleyn underlined his value but Joey Carbery the key man on Saturday
Matt Williams: Warm-ups vital for Ireland to recover form and confidence
Ireland need another playmaker: opposition know if you can stop Sexton, you stop Ireland
Liam Toland: Schmidt had Stockdale locked and loaded for Soldier Field
Italians have clever players but lack athletes and grunt to execute momentum changes
Isa Nacewa starts as Leinster name Pro14 final team
Ross Byrne drops out of squad as Leinster and Scarlets name their XVs for Aviva clash
Leinster suffer a brutal first defeat to the Ospreys since 2014
Fergus McFadden and Dave Kearney among those forced off leaving Cullen to reshuffle
Leinster register James Lowe for Exeter clash
Flanker Rhys Ruddock to see specialist after injuring his hamstring in Sandy Park win
Liam Toland: Tadhg Furlong vital for Leinster in unlocking space
Irish tighthead proved a force multiplier in the victory over Munster and can do so again
Johnny Sexton may miss next month for Leinster
Leo Cullen picks Joey Carbery for Newport game with Seán O’Brien also on injured list
Joe Schmidt’s options have never been so plentiful
Ireland coach used 39 players in November internationals, including nine debutants
Isa Nacewa highlights key role of Leinster leaders on the pitch
Johnny Sexton is back against the Ospreys to replace the impressive Joey Carbery
Leinster’s Rob Kearney and Cian Healy make pre-season returns
Munster welcome back a trio of internationals for Worcester Warriors friendly
Leinster denied top spot in Pro12 as Glasgow show little bit extra
Leo Cullen’s men unable to find cutting edge in dull affair at Scotstoun
Under-20 World Championship: Free from weight of expectation, young stars can let their light shine
Experienced players will be key to game plan, says Ireland Under-20s coach Nigel Carolan
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