Host nation take full advantage as Ireland let standards drop in Shizuoka

Jamie Joseph: ‘We’ve been preparing for this game for a hell of a lot longer than what the Irish have’

Rob Kearney failed a HIA and could miss out on upcoming clash with Russia on Thursday

The tournament is barely motoring and already refs are being targeted or lambasted

Worrying number of major incidents missed by match officials during opening weekend

Late drop goal seals victory as Pumas fume over referee Gardner’s performance

Ireland take a lot of credit against a Scotland side way off the pace required in opener

Argentina miss last gasp penalty as France remain masters of illusion, and disillusion

Omens not great when you see top coaches decrying red card for Barrett last month

The 12 referees have gone through a long and arduous selection process

All officials for pool fixtures announced on Friday with Nigel Owens reffing opener

Renewed questions for Schmidt and Ireland following a surprisingly ragged performance

Coach admits his side probably got a couple of decisions their way in Grand Slam victory

Ireland coach says display in Cardiff not as bad as opening loss to England

Decision to leave Principality roof open backfired badly for Joe Schmidt's side

Late Larmour try no consolation for Ireland as Warren Gatland wins a third Grand Slam

Schmidt and Gatland say their Six Nations farewells on the final weekend in Cardiff

Four tries for Joe Schmidt’s side secured a bonus point ahead of final trip to Cardiff

Joe Schmidt knows his side have to win this one, and now he’s got the team that can do it

Springboks cannot get it over the line due to wastefulness and the erratic lineout throwing of Malcolm Marx

England player stopped Springbok in his tracks with a shoulder-led tackle late on

Ben Fall sent off after 12 minutes but New Zealand make heavy weather of Les Bleus

Jacques Brunel and Steve Hansen in World Cup planning mode ahead of Test clash

History made as Joe Schmidt’s Green Machine secure Grand Slam at Twickenham

This could be one of the three best days in the history of Irish rugby – or simply the best

Repetition of impressive figures to date will go a long way to securing ultimate prize

All Blacks secure 11th consecutive win against Les Bleus

New Zealand media hail a magical night for the Highlanders as Lions are beaten again

Warren Gatland rues one that got away as Highlanders win 23-22 in Dunedin

Highlanders edge a tense and physical battle in Dunedin with 23-22 victory

Warren Gatland’s side will have to start taking try chances before Test series

Captain Sam Warburton acknowledges the need for improvement after shaky first outing

Warren Gatland's rusty tourists given an almighty scare in Whangarei opener

Romain Poite, Jérôme Garcès and Jaco Peyper to take charge of key games

Physical French side proved a tough hurdle before Eddie Jones emptied his bench

Tom Wood unhappy high-tackle sanction has been introduced mid-season

Two errors from Waikato captain Sam Cane prove costly in Wellington

Late Springbok fightback denies Ireland historic series win to set up decider next Saturday

Paying the price for not converting chances; case for the defence; new laws please; England joy

Officials announced for tournament include some new names to tournament