As the Ireland captain earns his 100th cap against Australia he outlines why these particular matches are special

Philippe Saint-André’s side don’t look like an outfit that can upset world champions

Rolland harshly sends off Welsh captain and Gatland’s men lose to France by a point

Eddie O’Sullivan’s side’s 2007 campaign a nadir moment for Ireland at the World Cup

Final Pool A game of the 2011 World Cup provides one of the tournament’s biggest shocks

Secondrow is knocked out and sent off for his troubles in 1987 World Cup semi-final

Leinster, Munster and Ulster have left an indelible mark on a tournament approaching it’s 20th final

How Ireland learnt that preventing the concession of a seven-pointer is as important as scoring one

France coach says Ireland are favourites but expects ‘another tight one’

Finn Russell lands all five penalties as Scottish side come up trumps at Altrad Stadium

Nigel Owens a key figure in a classic contest and another dramatic endgame

Familiar faces expected to progress but Montpellier could be surprise packet

Second-half tries from Fofana and Medard end brave Scottish show