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Farrell’s side travel to Cardiff as things get underway behind closed doors this weekend

Bookies rate France as second favourites to win with Ireland third most likely winners

John O’Sullivan takes a look at Ireland’s opponents ahead of Sunday’s opener

Last year’s results were so poor that a big improvement this term seems inevitable

Eddie Jones’s side likely to face France in decider after win in Llanelli

Winger showed against Wales the power and work rate that have made him a Leinster star

Leinster winger grabs a ‘meat pie’ to finish a memorable night

The scrumhalf was at his electric best against Wales as Fabien Galthié targets Paris game

A much improved performance is rewarded with a bonus point win in Dublin

Ireland earn the right to go wide as they beat Wayne Pivac's side at their own game

Stronger scrum and home advantage can help tilt the balance in Ireland’s favour

Hosts cruise to bonus point victory as Italians fail to register a score in Cardiff humbling

Warren Gatland could be taking charge of Wales for a final time against South Africa

BBC report Saracens player is also a doubt for Wales’ final game in the tournament

Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby following Reece Hodge’s three-match ban

Warren Gatland’s side fly out of the blocks before a second-half battle in Toyota City