Talking points: Irish willingness to offload in the tackle a big positive
Ireland now have some big selection calls to make ahead of their quarter-final
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
Rugby World Cup Offload: Protect the ref, protect the game
The tournament is barely motoring and already refs are being targeted or lambasted
Owen Doyle on World Cup refereeing: TMOs go MIA
Worrying number of major incidents missed by match officials during opening weekend
Gerry Thornley: Results have vindicated increased use of TMOs
Analysis of video replays has ensured many more correct decisions than wrong ones
Ireland face toughest Six Nations test yet against Wales
Joe Schmidt’s men will have to stay focused to overcome a confident Welsh team
Nerveless Sexton is once again the man of the moment
Outhalf’s 42-metre drop goal came as a result of risks paying off and team effort
Hansen stands by his man after All Blacks win
Michael Cheika unhappy with Brodie Retallick incident during New Zealand’s 35-29 win
Beauden Barrett breaks Australian hearts in Dunedin
Outhalf crosses in the 78th minute as All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup after thriller
Ireland end 111 years of hurt to beat the All Blacks
Stunning performance by Irish rugby team in Chicago sees New Zealand finally beaten
Ireland let South Africa off the hook in final Test
Joe Schmidt’s side superior but fail to take full advantage in Port Elizabeth
Joe Schmidt: ‘We got a couple of nice invites tonight that we didn’t turn up for’
Ireland coach unwilling to talk about decision over Willie le Roux yellow card early on
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