Denis Hickie

Ground is deep in the bosom of the Pink City, and in French rugby’s southern heartlands

Rob Henderson speaks to Gerry Thornley about an unforgettable Paris afternoon

Having recovered from his latest injury setback, winger prioritising a return to action with Leinster

While we revel in the wins, too many people seem to delight in vilifying this team after defeat

Last four national coaches have all left Irish rugby in a stronger place

There is an average 5.4 selection changes between the final game of an Irish coach and the opener of his successor

Joe Schmidt’s side limp home with bonus point after poor performance at the Stadio Olimpico

Patsakorn Kidd’s stunning first-half try the highlight at Donnybrook

Victory over defending champions Toulouse away proved a seminal moment in team’s development

It’s fleeting but being together in a trophy-winning dressing room will be cherished forever

Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge

Leinster and Munster have thrived as regions struggled in the continental wilderness

Former number eight played in all of Leinster’s quarter-finals up until last year

Fascinating thing was that the tighthead prop was the player chosen by Schmidt for key pass

21-year-old’s superb pace and try-scoring ability makes up for his defensive weaknesses

Nine years from Ireland’s second Grand Slam, Gavin Cummiskey looks at the class of 2009