Munster break Zebre resistance in second half
Munster keep pressure on Edinburgh at top of Conference B
Ireland's Italian job follows a well-worn script
Restorative outing for Ireland’s attack as tries mount up against outclassed visitors
Joe Schmidt identifies the faults in Ireland’s fledgling stars
Coach quick to point out the flaws as well as offer suitable encouragement to new faces
Ireland must be patient in the face of increased expectancy
Superior armoury at Schmidt’s disposal should become evident as game evolves
Liam Toland: Larmour can help exploit Italy's second-half fatigue
Joe Schmidt's side need electric recycles and to suck Azzurri into cul-de-sacs
Conor O’Shea: Ian McKinley ‘a rugby player, not a romantic story’
Outhalf missed out on selection for Italy’s Six Nations trip to play Ireland in native Dublin
Connacht fail to fire in disappointing defeat to Zebre
Bemused coach Kieran Keane looks ahead to ‘build momentum’ for away tie against Brive
Zebre run in six tries in rout of Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth
Pro 14 round-up: Edinburgh prop Michele Rizzo sent off as Scarlets claim bonus
Bottom of the table Zebre shock Connacht in Parma
Italians win only their second game of the Pro12 season, against reigning champions
New Zealand put Chicago behind them with 10-try thrashing of Italy
Conor O’Shea’s Azzurri side hit for 68 points in Rome
Thunder and lightning sees Connacht game abandoned at half-time
Pat Lam’s side were trailing 22-10 in Parma when referee called off game for safety reasons
Ulster have no room for slip-ups against Zebre
Tommy Bowe returns to Les Kiss’s side in the absence of Andrew Trimble
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