Frawley says consistent game time and reunion with Stuart Lancaster shaped decision to leave province

Fast ruck ball and dominant collisions prevented Jacques Nienaber’s system from taking hold

Half-time deficit left Leinster in need of a miracle that never look likely

The former Munster and Ireland U20 scrum-half speaks about grief, resilience and finding his feet with Glasgow Warriors

With the IRFU having cut it’s men’s Sevens programme, a team set up by a Cork estate agent is looking to save the sport - and have fun

With the IRFU having cut it’s men’s Sevens programme, a team set up by a Cork estate agent is looking to save the sport - and have fun

Former Ireland and Leinster prop on his coaching style and influencing the next generation of props

Under pressure from a physically dominant home side, Munster coughed up 31 points in the first half at Sandy Park

The number of kicks in open play dropped for five of the six teams, Ireland bizarrely the only exception as their kick volume remained unchanged

The number of kicks in open play dropped for five of the six teams, Ireland bizarrely the only exception as their kick volume remained unchanged

Irish attack has showed variety by going back to its roots with a strong set-piece after counter-attacking flourish at Twickenham

Irish attack has showed variety by going back to its roots with a strong set-piece after counter-attacking flourish at Twickenham

Statistics show how Ireland and other teams are adapting their Six Nations game plan midway through a World Cup cycle

How Ireland created a new set piece to solve their transition attack woes

Ireland do not yet look comfortable embracing a greater focus on kicking and transition attack

Making his international return for the first time in 11 months, France’s superstar forced the game to unfold according to his will.

Two metrics reveal which Six Nations teams are built for modern rugby – and where Ireland must improve

A fascinating dynamic is at work in the province’s Champions Cup campaign as more and more opponents find ways to exploit Leinster’s imperfections

The Counter Ruck Podcast

The perception that the league is a ‘graveyard’ for young players eyeing professional careers ‘is changing’, says Clontarf’s Dylan Donnellan

Munster forward would prefer if rugby had more flow after defeat to Leinster in scrappy affair

Josh van der Flier shines in game lacking in attacking quality but full of physicality and niggle

Entertainment was in short supply in Wales, with both sides lacking quality

Tries from Jamison Gibson-Park and Dan Sheehan meant the Irish province left Welford Road with four points

The former Leinster wing speaks to Nathan Johns about his move to Gloucester and lessons learned about injury.

Kenny charts his path to the URC, via athletics, sevens and the AIL.

Former Ireland tighthead Mike Ross talks us through the finer details of the scrum as well as the ‘PR campaign’ against Andrew Porter and lessons from the loss to South Africa

Some may blame coaching or rule changes, but evidence suggests team behaviour is a factor, too

Only time will tell if Andy Farrell’s side can evolve the way they need to

The Irish avoided embarrassment against an England side that were disappointing with the ball but had enough firepower to ease into a series lead

Speaking in Dublin 24 hours before what should be a second attempt at a short-form debut, Sonny Baker manages to look back with some sense of perspective on his England bow against South Africa