Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament (and more)
Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro Itoje
Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro Itoje
Real question now for James Ryan is how many serious knocks to the head are enough
Galthie’s decision to select six forwards in the replacements important in the end game
Battling second-half comeback comes up just short in Stade de France cauldron
Patrick Madden looks at some of the key factors at play in Saturday’s intense contest
John Fogarty has presided over one of the key bedrocks of Ireland’s game
French coach has detractors but questionable man-management skills may be worth it
Abrasive centre says – despite Sexton’s absence – Ireland have the players to take the game to the French
Ireland and France share similar playing styles with one or two points of difference
Farrell facing some difficult selection calls with Henderson and Henshaw back in the mix
Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree ruled themselves out of consideration
Ireland’s strong end to the tournament reflected in selection
Ireland’s progress as a rugby nation has stalled since 2018, we’re now ranked seventh
French team that will run out in Dublin the product of a decade of planning primed to peak in 2023
Wayne Pivac weighs options after injuries mount up following Ireland win
Les Bleus were ruthless in Rome but there was enough to give Ireland encouragement
Mike Ruddock, father of Rhys and Ciarán, is waiting for the day when families can reunite
Behind the scenes access is important as it helps create and keep a new fan base
Gordon Darcy: Andy Farrell chose scrum solidity over lineout certainty but the decision backfired
Welsh boss stands by the sacking of defence coach Byron Hayward after less than a year
Ireland don’t have to silence the crowd, but they need to be wary of Antoine Dupont
Former Ireland outhalf believes France’s X-factor can be undone by their poor discipline
Disciplined defensive effort will be required to negate influence of creative scrumhalf
Former international says France will present opportunities and we must take them
We have the chance to banish ghosts of 2019 and play one hell of a game against France
Leinster centre well aware of the dangers Fickou and Vakatawa will present in Paris
The scrumhalf was at his electric best against Wales as Fabien Galthié targets Paris game
Impressive debuts from Connors and Keenan add to feelgood factor as Italy are outclassed
France’s fine form against Wales shows the scale of the task facing Farrell’s side
Irish attack needs new innovative plan to create space then attack that space
Ireland know what they have to do but England remain in the driving seat
Sexton left out as golden generation miss the chance of a lifetime in 2011 Rugby World Cup
Ireland coach can see the influence of his former team-mate in France’s recent successes
Comments by prop Wyn Jones have upped the ante as Six Nations leaders visit Cardiff
Kiwi coach has an attacking philosophy which could help re-route European rugby
Les Bleus rekindle their love story with the public and look like Six Nations contenders
Fabien Galthié’s Les Bleus reborn at Stade de France as they blow Six Nations wide open
Kiwi will put a greater emphasis on attack as title defence gets underway against Azzurri
Warren Gatland has gone but the defending champions have plenty of strength in depth
Fabien Galthié has named 19 new caps as Les Bleus look to end their 10-year title drought
With new coaches at Ireland, France, Italy and Wales, the winner will be hard to predict
Precious little original thinking apparent as coaches embrace the herd mentality
South Africa emerge deserving winners from open tournament made by hosts’ enthusiasm
Warren Gatland could be taking charge of Wales for a final time against South Africa
Springboks’ head coach says his two years in the Irish system made him a better coach
Gatland must regenerate squad to face Uruguay but will almost certainly top Pool D
Yokohama on Sunday is cup rugby, meaning squeeze the life out of your opponent
Wales coach has never enjoyed public popularity despite success on and off the pitch
Joe Schmidt’s side withstand late rally to defeat Wales in Cardiff warm-up
Outgoing Wales coach has verbal agreement to coach side on third successive tour
Defence coach will end 11 year association with Wales after the Rugby World Cup
Grand Slam champions’ defence coach revealed he is yet to sign contract with Wigan
Ireland’s pressure game was swallowed up by Wales who had done their homework
Decision to leave Principality roof open backfired badly for Joe Schmidt's side
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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