Ireland centre believes gradual introduction to team has benefited his development

Defensive lapses cost us but no need to throw the baby out with the bathwater

Physical French side proved a tough hurdle before Eddie Jones emptied his bench

French league leaders will greet visitor’s pack with ruthless welcome party

New Zealand set up Springbok semi-final with nine-try rout of demoralised France side

Players, managemet and media admit Les Bleus were not up to standard against Ireland

Thierry Dusautoir insists Canada game is not just ‘dress rehearsal’ for Ireland match

Cameras showed France coach berating side after poor first half display against Romania

The last thing that anyone wants is games dragging on and on for up to 120 minutes

Italian indiscipline ensured the result was never in doubt at Twickenham

Victory many not prove pretty, but French are long past caring what others think

Scots gamble on passing up on kickable penalty to go for win, but come up short

Sides run in 12 tries between them in helter-skelter finale to Six Nations

Visitors score second-half tries from Yoann Maestri and Mathieu Bastareaud

Ireland outhalf is timed out attempting early penalty against Clermont Auvergne

Uncapped Clermont winger named in Philippe Saint-Andre’s 31-strong training squad

Clermont in control of Pool One after completing double at Stade Michelin

Skipper believes losing bonus point from Ian Keatley’s late penalty could prove crucial

Munster lose at home to leave European hopes on a knife edge

Munster, Leinster, Ulster and Connacht battle Europe on the crest of wave

Clermont keep remarkable home record intact as Leicester become latest victims