Fardy and Lowe following in proven footsteps of likes of Williams, Nacewa, Aki and Elsom

I’ve been telling everyone in New Zealand that we now have a real, sustainable rivalry

The recently acquired Crusaders backrower Pete Samu could make his debut from bench

Joe Schmidt names his Irish team for Saturday’s 11am (Irish time) kick-off in Brisbane

Schmidt knows a series win for Ireland would be a major landmark on road to Japan

Michael Cheika will announce his squad this morning for three summer Tests

Australian is well travelled but has made himself right at home with Leinster

Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Saturday’s game against Munster due to knee injury

Scott Fardy and best laid plans, Racing opt to chop not choke, and rugby at what cost?

Cullen, Sexton and Kearney all on message as Champions Cup glory looms

Gavin Cummiskey hands out some big numbers after a stunning performance

With Jamison Gibson-Park stepping up at No 9, Maori winger will be squeezed out

Leinster flanker facing hot competition for starting place as he recovers from hip injury

Coach really happy with work ethic but left frustrated by ‘few things we didn’t get right’

In essence, gifted South African has been treated as a mere commodity by the IRFU

Leinster and Munster must both go to The Well on Saturday and not give an inch away

Munster will have little option but to look abroad to replace international secondrow

If Joe Schmidt’s team don’t improve, this powerful England side will demolish them

Former Leinster secondrow will join Queensland in Australian National Rugby Championship

Downturn of results and decrease in crowds seen as underlying problem for province