Ireland go to France with ambitions of breaking into Six Nations top two:

Sean Naughton part of an exciting Connacht crop hitting their stride:

Leinster's early dominance enough to hold off Ulster's late fightback:

Dan Sheehan: 'We've probably let things slide as a player group early in the season'

'They've an all-star squad' - Leinster braced for Toulon test in Champions Cup semi-finals

Second-half surge sees Leinster eventually shake off Sale:

Leinster don't look the force of old, but there are different ways to scale the mountain:

'It's very sad to see' - La Rochelle coach Ryan on Munster's challenging times

'I was just plodding around' - Furlong on rugby's changing demands 'My workload has gone through the roof. You have to be able to do everything nowadays'

'I just love that part of the game' - McCarthy keen to get his claws into Sale maul

'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster

Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash:

Leinster still searching for top form after shaky showing against Edinburgh:

7-try Leinster survive a scare in wild Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh:

'It was very emotional' - Leinster take inspiration from trip to Kilmainham Gaol

'You can’t forget those days' - How pain of the past is informing Leinster's Champions Cup prep

Reaction just after the final whistle in Dublin with @ciarankennedy.bsky.social here: youtu.be/zqQ5q3B8Dd8?...

Some reaction from Andy Farrell and Caelan Doris, as Ireland get ready to cheer on England in Paris. "It’s unique as an Irishman to be cheering them on, but we certainly will be tonight"

Andy Farrell on bringing on six subs at the same time: "It was nice so Bundee didn't get the cheer all on his own, that was the main plan really."

COMMENT: Ireland rise to the occasion on another stunning Six Nations Saturday www.the42.ie/ireland-scot...

'I was told find something special' - The ingredients to a good atmosphere, by those who know

Piece with Ireland debutant and Robbie Williams fan Nathan Doak: 'I feel like this is the right time for me, I'm playing my best rugby at the minute'

'They'll be memories I cherish' - Gibson-Park hits 50 caps for Ireland

Farrell: 'Wales were tremendous. It was a proper Test match'

COMMENT: Ireland asked difficult questions by stubborn Welsh effort

'You can choose to not engage' - Crowley back at 10 and shutting out the noise

Ireland v Wales @the42.ie preview available now to listen/watch.

Sat down to chat with IRFU Performance Pathway Scrum Coach Seamus Toomey. Left feeling I was ready to be next man up at loosehead. 'Power comes from the ground' - meet the man tasked with improving Ireland's 'scrum culture'

O'Connell: 'Guys need experiences to learn what it takes' Paul O’Connell on Ireland’s form, the lineout, and why Wales remain a dangerous opponent.

Piece with Stuart McCloskey: 'It felt like every time I opened Instagram for two or three days, it was just my face'

Even after a record-breaking day in Twickenham, Ireland see room for improvement:

Business as usual for Ireland despite Farrell links to Saracens:

Ireland monitor Lowe's groin injury as 11 players released back to provinces:

Enjoyed chatting to Joe McCarthy in Twickenham. "I bloody love mauls to be honest, they’re probably my favourite part of the game. I love the feeling, it’s kind of like a wrestle."

Reaction from Andy Farrell and Caelan Doris after one of the great Ireland wins at Twickenham. 'You talk about inspiring the nation, hopefully that brought people a bit of joy'

What a win. Comment: Ireland's outstanding Ulstermen shine on both sides of the ball

Big one.

Doris: Ireland determined 'to hunt England down, show what we're about'

Piece here with Tadhg Furlong: 'I like where the group is going. I like where the road leads, if we can get there'

Farrell: How Prendergast can 'push career on', and keys for Ireland success in Twickenham

Andy Farrell: 'Sometimes people have nothing to lose and just rip in. We've seen that with Jack'

Andy Farrell spoke brilliantly about Edwin Edogbo today, following the racist abuse aimed at the player. "Edwin’s been brought up in the right way. He’s made of the right stuff, and that’s why he’s able to just crack on and ignore all the BS."

Crowley and Van der Flier start for Ireland as Prendergast left out of 23 for Twickenham:

'If I can cover across the board, that can only be a real positive'

'I was blown away by the response this week' - Izuchukwu makes impact on Six Nations debut

Farrell: 'Obviously too many errors, but the character and courage was very encouraging'

COMMENT: Ireland come perilously close to the (previously) unthinkable against spirited Italians

Can Ireland bring more physicality while keeping discipline in check?

Piece with Ireland captain Caelan Doris from a wet and cold Captain's Run this morning. 'To the new guys it’s making sure they own it and make it feel like it’s properly theirs'

Expectant French crowd want their stars to deliver a slam: