Champions Cup final: La Rochelle on the verge of an historic breakthrough
Toulouse possess superior pedigree but O’Gara’s men have significant momentum
Injury to outhalf West a concern for O’Gara and La Rochelle
Reserve outhalf Plisson already out of action with a hamstring injury as big Leinster clash looms
Four Leinster players nominated for European Player of the Year award
Winner will be announced following the Champions Cup final on Saturday May 22nd
Matt Williams: In the Champions Cup it’s use it or lose it, attack or perish
Failure to develop skills means some sides are declining rapidly – proof is on the scoreboards
All Blacks wrap-up series win with a French red in Wellington
Ben Fall sent off after 12 minutes but New Zealand make heavy weather of Les Bleus
Liam Toland: Ireland’s hard work in French trenches paid off
Schmidt’s side displayed discipline in painstakingly plotting a win from a certain defeat
French count the cost of defeat as players sidelined by injury
Jacques Brunel acknowledges Ireland’s effort and match-winning drop goal by Sexton
Sexton saves Ireland at the death after French pressure causes errors
Joe Schmidt admits French work rate left his side scrambling in the final moments
Ireland escape to victory with stunning Sexton drop goal
Magnificent drop goal deep into added time gets Ireland out of jail against France
Ireland face the unknown in Six Nations opener with France
Brunel's wunderkind Matthieu Jalibert could cause an upset against Schmidt’s side
Jacques Brunel dips into fountain of youth in a bid to revitalise France
Prodigious 19-year-old outhalf Matthieu Jalibert will make his debut against Ireland
Can Jacques Brunel fix France’s ‘mess’ before Ireland clash?
Les Bleus enter contest on back of seven winless matches but are boosted by new coach
La Rochelle’s rise continues as they trample over Ulster
French side run riot in the second half to secure another bonus-point victory
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations defences still on top despite bonus points
Tournament of close contests was hardly vintage but compellingly tribal as ever
Guy Noves makes four changes for France’s clash with Italy
Fullback Scott Spedding among those dropped after third round defeat to Ireland
Murray and Sexton combine to steer Irish ship home
Mentally stronger, better disciplined Ireland wear France down to grind out result
Liam Toland: Ireland looked like a team with a winning mindset
Allowing Murray dictate the pace and field position through his box-kicks was crucial
Ireland tough it out to claim win in another French slugfest
Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton help Joe Schmidt’s side control full-on encounter
Vincent Clerc: France will relish the role of the underdog
Ireland’s tormentor-in-chief believes old boss Guy Noves can deliver success for Les Bleus
Six Nations Championship: Ireland v France, player statistics
What Joe Schmidt’s side will face at the Avivia Stadium
Ireland must be sharp against France to keep title hopes alive
Six Nations Preview: With Sexton returning, Ireland’s extra savvy should be enough
France make three changes to starting XV for Aviva visit
Prop Rabah Slimani, flanker Bernard Le Roux and wing Yoann Huget come in
Gordon D’Arcy: Expect the unexpected from Ireland
Expect something new from Ireland and Joe Schmidt, something to ignite Ireland’s Six Nations
France stirring under Guy Novès as they combine force with touch of flair
Les Bleus will arrive in Dublin with most settled team and squad since Laporte days
Gordon D’Arcy: Brains will overcome brawn against France
France will take Ireland to a dark place, but a high enough tempo game should see us prevail
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations a different trial from autumn series
Schmidt: ‘Hopefully, after today, they’ll appreciate they can live up to these big matches’
Gordon D'Arcy: Systems errors frustrating but fixable
Defensive lapses cost us but no need to throw the baby out with the bathwater
Ben Te’o comes up trumps as England extend winning run to 15
Physical French side proved a tough hurdle before Eddie Jones emptied his bench
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