England v Ireland preview: Ireland’s revival to face its sternest test

If Ireland are to win at Twickenham then most likely it will be a white knuckle ride

Ireland wary of Peyper calling the tune as they head for Twickenham

John O'Sullivan: South African referee has made some controversial calls in the past

Owen Doyle: Breakdown a shambles in Murrayfield comedy of errors

Gauzere’s familiar French laissez-faire approach ensured that mayhem ensued

Johnny Sexton puts his body on the line in exceptional show

Ireland captain’s clear lines of communication on full show against Wales

Captain Johnny Sexton continues to lead from the front

Ireland captain refused to take a backward step in 24-14 win over Wales at the Aviva Stadium

Ireland weather the storm to see off Wales

A much improved performance is rewarded with a bonus point win in Dublin

Ireland v Wales: Celtic rivals braced for a stormy derby in Dublin

Stronger scrum and home advantage can help tilt the balance in Ireland’s favour

Johnny Sexton using experience when talking to referees

Ireland captain has checkered past with officials but now aims to get balance right

Men in Black: The referees for Ireland’s Six Nations games

Mathieu Raynal will take charge of Andy Farrell’s first game in charge this Saturday

Connacht come back from the dead against Gloucester

Connacht keep slim hopes alive with last-gasp win over Gloucester at the Sportsground

Rugby Statistics: Would it be feasible to stop the clock at scrum time?

Munster’s Saracens win would have lasted extra 21 minutes if clock was stopped

Munster’s Arno Botha suspended for three weeks

South African was sent off by Romain Poite at the death of European win over Saracens

Johann van Graan: ‘We’ll take a win against Saracens any day of the week’

Peter O’Mahony admits second-half weather meant it was better off not having possession

New Munster battle some old-school weather to hold off Saracens

Game of two halves sees Mark McCall’s side take bonus point away from Thomond Park

Butler returns to captain Connacht as they target first win against Gloucester

Andy Friend’s side in strong position to capitalise on opponent’s recent poor form

Jaco Peyper to take charge of Ireland’s Six Nations trip to Twickenham

South African referee missed out on World Cup semi-final after posing for photo with Welsh fans

Referee appointments confirmed for European double-header

French referees to take charge of six of the eight fixtures involving Irish sides

France’s Jerome Garces to referee Rugby World Cup final

Jaco Peyper will assist Wayne Barnes in third place play-off after quarter-final controversy

Referee Peyper snubbed for World Cup semis over Wales photo row

World Rugby condems photo of Peyper with Wales fans, Owens and Garces are selected

Rugby World Cup TV View: Tommy Bowe every bit as ruthless as the All Blacks

‘Kiwi commentary is the best commentary. The sense of superiority is constant and absolute’

Relief as Wales hold on to deny Wallabies in a Tokyo thriller

Gatland’s side wrestle Pool D initiative off Australia after surviving second-half scare

Michael Cheika: World Cup referees ‘spooked’ by tackle talk

Australia head coach feels ‘embarassed’ for the game after Kerevi’s fend on Patchell

Rugby World Cup: Mixed messages on high tackles doing rugby no favours

Referees are taking the brunt but coaches and players must accept responsibility also

Reece Hodge receives three-match ban for dangerous tackle

He’ll miss Australia’s remaining pool games against Wales, Uruguay and Georgia

Kearney expects Japan to pose bigger threat than Scots

Ireland fullback full of praise for deputy Larmour as sights turn to tackling hosts

Owen Doyle: Referees will be under more scrutiny than ever at this World Cup

The 12 referees have gone through a long and arduous selection process

Beating Wales was a tonic for the troops, but the big battles lie ahead

Solid performance in Cardiff has restored Ireland’s feel-good factor – almost

Wales 17 Ireland 22: Five things we learned

Will Addison and Andrew Conway make persuasive cases for inclusion in World Cup squad

Ireland get green machine back on the road

Joe Schmidt’s side withstand late rally to defeat Wales in Cardiff warm-up

Springboks on verge of first title since 2009

Bonus-point win over Argentina will secure Rugby Championship for South Africa

Rugby World Cup: Wayne Barnes to referee Ireland v Scotland

All officials for pool fixtures announced on Friday with Nigel Owens reffing opener

Saracens dethrone Leinster in Champions Cup final

Defending champions overpowered as Saracens secure a third title

McFarland proud of Stockdale despite slip down the ladder

Winger’s failure to touch down second-half try proves costly as Ulster fall short

Leinster draw on every ounce of champion class to see off Ulster

Ross Byrne strikes over penalty on one leg to secure semi-final slot at the Aviva

Leinster ready to take derby day honours at the Aviva

There’ll be fever in the Aviva as Ulster travel south in hope of dislodging Leinster

Scotland 13 Ireland 22: Ireland player ratings

Business as usual for Peter O’Mahony as Ireland flanker stands out in Edinburgh

Joey Carbery proves the big cheese as Munster roll Gloucester

Outhalf scores 26 points as Johann van Graan’s side make a huge statement

Latest chapter in Munster and Gloucester’s storied history awaits

Continental drama kings must do things the hard way again as they travel to Kingsholm

Heineken Champions Cup returns: all you need to know

The story so far and the state of play ahead of this weekend’s crucial round of fixtures

Schmidt expecting Carbery and McGrath to continue progress

Despite the experimental line-ups, there is plenty at stake for players on both sides

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