Even now it is hard to fathom the level of impact the great All Blacks winger had on the game

Three Ireland players look back at the 1995 Rugby World Cup and the start of professionalism

Building routines, keeping communication lines online and sharing an aperitivo over Skype

Former Connacht coach joined the Parma-based club in 2017

Two second-half yellow cards for the Italian side prove crucial on a dreadful night in Belfast

Prop enjoyed moment of glory in Ireland’s 43-19 defeat to New Zealand

Coach hoping absent Stockdale and Best will be fit for quarter-final clash with Connacht

Jack Carty’s two penalties enough to take the points in Parma and keep up Champions Cup hopes

Munster dig deep to see off Zebre, and Jack O’Donoghue’s return gives manager options

Johann van Graan makes seven changes to squad on back of defeat to Scarlets

Bloody Sunday – January 30th, 1972

Rob Herring scores three of them in big win over Italian club at Kingspan Stadium

Peter Nelson and Dave Shanahan will start together as halfbacks for first time

Manager’s contract ends after 2020 Six Nations, but so far he has not spurred growth

Who will win the Grand Slam? What's the key game? What are you looking forward to?

Chris Farrell also in line to make his comeback when Munster take on Zebre

All-Ireland League round-up: Young Munster ease past Terenure College

Andy Friend’s side were impressive in their victory at the Sportsground on Saturday

Andy Friend’s side secure bonus point at the Sportsground

Former Leicester player is one of many Irish men coaching around the world

Backs coach Carolan expects province to win but is wary of Italian side’s unpredictability

Missed penalty late on denies Irish side early-season win under new coach Andy Friend

Early home games against Glasgow, Scarlets and Leinster could set tone for the season

Defending champions are ‘going to be very much underdogs’, says coach Brian Hickey

Leinster in pole position as Leo Cullen's team bid to ensure a home semi-final

Blue conveyor belt continues as Gavin Mullin becomes 53rd player used this season

Brendan Mullin’s son Gavin on the bench for Leo Cullen’s side in Pro14 encounter

Michael Bradley returns to the Sportsground with Carlo Canna named in starting XV

Ireland prop says it is a ‘massive honour’ to join the elite group who have reached the milestone

Bradley and Aboud also playing key roles in the restoration of Azzurri rugby

Bemused coach Kieran Keane looks ahead to ‘build momentum’ for away tie against Brive

Radio Review: Both O’Rourke and Cormac Ó hEadhra find politics difficult to stomach

Success against the other top nations is a standout feature of his time in charge

Connacht coach was on All Blacks side in 1979 for their first international against Italy

Defeat to Zebre will have concentrated minds within Jono Gibbes’ Ulster squad

Province left stunned by fired-up opponents as their unbeaten run comes to an end

Ulster’s winning start to the Pro14 season ends in Italy

Unbeaten province have 10 international players returning for clash against Zebre

Time will tell if other teams follow the Cheetahs and Southern Kings into Europe

It remains to be seen whether new South African entrants add much to the mix