Dan Sheehan

Likely quarter-final date with Leicester booked in the diary after Aviva hammering

Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher back in frontrow for Aviva Stadium second leg

Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XV

Fully-loaded Leinster taking no chances as they make the journey west for Sportsground showdown

Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro Itoje

Using the PA system at times to awaken the ground was a little embarrassing

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg could learn a lot about leadership from the Italians

Ireland hooker looks at home at international level after just seven caps since debut

Bonus point win comes through scores from Sheehan, Healy, van der Flier and Murray

‘I wanted us to have something to show for all our hard work over the last few weeks’

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks to Andy Farrell’s side from the Aviva Stadium

Conor Murray try completes comfortable victory to secure first silverware won on home soil since 2004

Prospect of Triple Crown will keep players’ focus on Scotland and not on Paris outcome

It was a weakness against England last week, but hooker Rob Herring is not panicking

Andy Farrell will not look past challenge of Scotland on final weekend

Ireland head coach names a settled XV with a number of players returning from injury

Forwards coach imparting wisdom from his own decent record at home of English rugby

Adam Byrne, Dooley and Hawkshaw set to follow Murphy by switching to Connacht

Replacement hooker received red card for high tackle on Irish counterpart Dan Sheehan

Andy Farrell looks on the bright side of a game marred by inaccuracy and a contentious law

Ulster fullback got over for two tries and also selflessly set up one for James Lowe

Visitors ended the game with 12 players on the pitch after early red card

Delicate balancing act means weighing up recalls for Sexton, Henshaw and Lowe

The law of relative velocity was at play in the build-up to France’s opening try

Head coach confirms Johnny Sexton will be fit for training next week ahead of Italy Test

Galthie’s decision to select six forwards in the replacements important in the end game

Learning to live with the bully boys will be the acid test for Andy Farrell’s side

Battling second-half comeback comes up just short in Stade de France cauldron

Patrick Madden looks at some of the key factors at play in Saturday’s intense contest

Mixing physicality with deft handling, Leinster prop is relishing a Parisian showdown

Irish coach’s promise to bring emerging players into the squad yielding rewards

Andy Farrell’s side left a lot of points behind but were ferocious and imperious in defence

Head coach named strong side for Six Nations opener against defending champions

Irish province notches 13 tries in impressive display in first fixture in over a month

Leinster’s trip to Montpellier next weekend will be very revealing

Leo Cullen’s side get back on track with bonus-point win at the RDS

Farrell delighted by way squad coped with disruptions to rout Argentina

‘Playing rugby like we are doing, how could you not enjoy it? It’s just great to be part of.’

Pumas will come to Dublin full of determination and intent on an upset

Following Joe Schmidt a tough act but he has stealthily rebuilt an attacking, vibrant side