Gavin Coombes runs in four tries as Munster make hay against Zebre in Parma
Billy Holland comes off the bench to play his 247th and last match for the province
Sexton back to his imperious best in sun-kissed Roman romp
Outhalf’s importance to Ireland clear again in clinical dismantling of Italy
Ireland find their clinical edge to put 48 points past Italy
Andy Farrell’s team win their first match against ragged and ill-disciplined hosts
Wales finally pull clear of Italy’s grip in another lacklustre display
Wayne Pivac’s side ran three tries in the final 22 minutes in Llanelli
Peter O’Mahony ready to battle his way back into Ireland’s backrow
Flanker produced a moment of magic with an offload during his cameo against Italy
Hugo Keenan and Will Connors: The best of friends, the best of debuts
Leinster duo both shone on their Ireland bows against Italy on a day to remember
Ulster labour to victory over Zebre and miss out on bonus point
Two second-half yellow cards for the Italian side prove crucial on a dreadful night in Belfast
Ian McKinley misses out in numbers game as Italy name World Cup squad
Conor O’Shea names two outhalves in 31-man panel; Springboks lose Ulster backrow Marcel Coetzee to injury
Ireland v Italy: Carbery injury leaves fans facing agonising wait
Outhalf was the star turn for 49 minutes, but concern now is his wellbeing for World Cup
Joey Carbery injury overshadows facile Italy win
Outhalf a concern for World Cup after suffering injury at the Aviva Stadium
Farrell open-minded over Ireland World Cup squad selection as warm-ups begin
Task of narrowing down squad will be ‘really difficult’, says incoming Ireland head coach
Gerry Thornley: Opportunity knocks for World Cup hopefuls
Warm-up clash against Italy a chance to press their case for a place in 31-man squad
Johann van Graan will stick with winning line-up against Edinburgh
Munster dig deep to see off Zebre, and Jack O’Donoghue’s return gives manager options
Liam Toland: Schmidt had Stockdale locked and loaded for Soldier Field
Italians have clever players but lack athletes and grunt to execute momentum changes
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