The Northern Irish football legend, who died 20 years ago, was as much Top of the Pops studio as Old Trafford stadium

Ireland centre didn’t enjoy losing the two games he started in the Autumn Series

Secondrow handed three-match ban for red card against South Africa

Loss of players and chaotic first half on Saturday made for severe test of team and coaches

There were positives, but head coach only has a little over two months until Six Nations starts

‘I’m proud of the fight, the courage, the character that we showed at times,’ says Caelan Doris

Given the heroic closing stages, Andy Farrell will wonder the cost of energy-sapping first half

Confusing and bewildering rules around tackling have become hugely consequential for the game

Winger has featured strongly during the Autumn internationals, including a Man of the Match performance against Japan

Georgian-born coach transformed Ireland’s place in the sport at Olympic and World level

‘These are the games you want to be involved in, against the best teams in the world’

‘Are we treated fairly? I don’t think so,’ said assistant coach Mzwandile Stick

Stuart McCloskey ruled out due to groin injury

New 12-team competition to be played every two years and replaces tradition summer and November tours

Andy Farrell’s side may have scored six tries but it’s the three they conceded that will concern the coaches