Robert Baloucoune

Mikey Lowry player of the match as province books spot in Champions Cup knockouts

Connacht hope to make history, Leinster seek vengeance, Ulster hit hard by injuries

Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance

John Cooney ruled out of Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints

Iain Henderson returns to captain side with Duane Vermeulen making home debut

Consistency key ahead of Northampton visit if Ulster want to fix up and down form book

Visitors dominated possession and territory but battle was lost up front

Jack McGrath set for return after over a year out while Craig Gilroy could win 200th cap

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.’

Ulster flyer did nothing wrong but found chances to stretch his legs at a premium

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

Robert Baloucoune could get a run on right wing outside new halfback pairing

Farrell set to shuffle pack against Argentina; Ireland send signed jersey to family of Sean Wainui

Bonus-point win over Ulster sees Mack Hansen cross for two tries

‘Instead of qualifying, we want to push on and win a medal. That’s the goal from here’

Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38

Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task

Jared Payne believes South African sides are growing into the competition

Despite injury problems Dan McFarland’s side have started season in fine form

Sterner tests await but there are plenty of positives to take from the trip to Parma

A crowd of 15,000 is allowed for Friday’s United Rugby Championship opener

The youthful, vibrant romp over the USA was an enjoyable way to sign off for the campaign

Jet-heeled Robert Baloucoune back to his best as he scores Ireland’s first of 10 tries

Andy Farrell’s side cut loose after Riekert Hattingh’s red card at the Aviva Stadium

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks on the final day of a long season for Ireland

Test debut beckons for Ulster quartet Baloucoune, Hume, O’Toole and Timoney

Sanguine head coach explains ‘I’ve got to do what’s right for the team and for the player’

Andy Farrell has made seven changes to the starting XV for Saturday match against USA

28-year-old flanker has been given the freedom to build on his running game

Leinster centre to undergo procedure on a shoulder injury

Ireland head coach names 11 uncapped players for Tests against Japan and the USA

Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series

While red card replacement should be scrapped jury remains out on challenge trial

Hard to see why the laws were not applied fully to his tackle on Robert Baloucoune

Failure to add to their third try in final 18 minutes means they still trail Munster

Opportunity will knock for several prospects on home front as Lions head for South Africa

Versatile talent has been out of action for 15 months due to back and calf injuries

Prospect of summer tour to Fiji is looking more promising than perhaps a month ago

Irish province mark first match in second tier tournament with resounding victory