Jamison Gibson-Park

Aside from turnover try and another off a catch-and-drive, Toulouse hardly threatened

Clash of competition’s most successful sides makes for match of season on Irish soil

In-form scrumhalf’s head-to-head with Dupont at the Aviva an enticing prospect

Head coach praises four-try James Lowe after province secure quarter-final spot

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

Leinster scrumhalf faced disciplinary hearing after high tackle on Kieran Marmion

Proposal would see sent-off player replaced by substitute after time period elapses

Gibson-Park should’ve seen red as too many brutal collisions went far beyond legal limits

Jordan Conroy swaps his dancing shoes for rugby boots as Ireland Sevens impress

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

Leo Cullen’s side now 10 points clear after dominant display over great rivals

After a slow burn, newest recruits from South Africa are making their presence felt

New Zealand’s prep for summer tour will focus on how Ireland played in Six Nations

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

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

Scrumhalf has replaced Murray as preferred Irish No 9 and thrives in high-tempo rugby

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

Italy’s presence should not be guaranteed if they cannot be competitive

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

Youngster hopes to have impressed Farrell enough to earn selection for England clash

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

Former Ireland U20 prop Vakh Abdaladze also signs new deal

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

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

‘Return’ match in the Aviva next season will be eagerly awaited by supporters

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

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

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

Brilliant second-half comeback falls short but vital bonus point bagged

Ireland and France share similar playing styles with one or two points of difference

He may no longer be front of house in the back line, but he brings order and composure

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

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

Lancaster confident that quartet of Leinster players will be fit for Ireland’s Six Nations campaign

Leo Cullen stresses the need to play through the 80 minutes