Matt Williams: Ireland’s strategy of ‘heads up attack’ will not work without strategic thinking
Irish attack needs new innovative plan to create space then attack that space
The Rugby World Cup A-Z: What to see, eat and do in Japan’s host cities
Bring plenty of yen, don’t tip the waiters and check out the Unesco World Heritage sites
Johnny Sexton at his feisty best as Ireland get the job done
As energy levels dipped, it was remarkable how Ireland won the last 25 minutes 3-0
Comeback kid Adam Byrne rises to test of international occasion
‘I just needed to stay focused on the game. It’s been incredible. I can’t wait to reflect on it’
Munster and Conor Murray are fresh and ready for Ospreys
Erasmus says Murray experienced enough not to engage in personal battle with Webb
Matt Williams: What’s rare is wonderful
A Six Nations so exciting that I can scarcely believe it’s northern hemisphere rugby
CJ Stander: Munster could have protected Conor Murray more
Ireland will come across plenty of familiar faces from Glasgow in Scotland opener
Matt Williams: Schmidt’s return to attacking roots was joyous to behold
Ireland’s obsessive kicking for territory and working for penalties is hopefully gone
Matt Williams: Ireland’s green dynamos prove impossible is nothing
Defence won game but signs of more expansive attack is the real cause for optimism
Six Nations so far: Statistics show Irish conservatism
Joe Schmidt’s team, still winless, share the highest missed tackle count with the Italians
Provinces wait for word from the Irish camp on players’ availability for derby clash
Leinster forwards’ coach Leo Cullen not sure of who will be in the line-up at Thomond Park
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