Craig Casey and Ryan Baird give a glimpse of Ireland’s future in Rome
Scrumhalf’s commitment and speed of pass could see him usurp Conor Murray soon
Ireland’s defence points the way forward in Rome
Ireland were much quicker to adapt to referee Mathieu Raynal’s breakdown mantras
Ireland find their clinical edge to put 48 points past Italy
Andy Farrell’s team win their first match against ragged and ill-disciplined hosts
Wales finally pull clear of Italy’s grip in another lacklustre display
Wayne Pivac’s side ran three tries in the final 22 minutes in Llanelli
Michael Bradley extends stay at Zebre until summer of 2022
Former Connacht coach joined the Parma-based club in 2017
Liam Toland: Schmidt had Stockdale locked and loaded for Soldier Field
Italians have clever players but lack athletes and grunt to execute momentum changes
Larmour bags hat-trick as Ireland win phoney war at Soldier Field
Second-half blitz helps Joe Schmidt’s side run up a half-century of points in Chicago
Ireland v Italy: Italian player profiles
A look at Conor O’Shea’s starting 15 who will look to cause an upset at Soldier Field
Ian McKinley in line to play against Ireland in Chicago
Former Leinster outhalf named on bench for game at Soldier Field
Connacht fail to fire in disappointing defeat to Zebre
Bemused coach Kieran Keane looks ahead to ‘build momentum’ for away tie against Brive
Connacht come unstuck at Zebre to slip further back
Italians worthy winners as they close the gap on Kieran Keane’s side in Conference A
Rob Herring returns to captain Ulster against Zebre
Rory Scholes starts on the wing days after announcing summer move to Edinburgh
Connacht run in six tries as roadshow continues in Italy
Pat Lam says lessons need to be learned despite bonus-point win
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