John Cooney ruled out of Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints

Interpros vital in assessing Farrell’s options for Ireland squad

Ulster centre capable of burnishing growing reputation in much-anticipated tie

Stuart McCloskey and Iain Henderson both forced off with injury for home side

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

Planning for Japan and the All Blacks rather than France 2023 is a short-sighted choice

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

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

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

Dan McFarland’s side get off to winning start in the United Rugby Championship

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

Finishing the campaign with five successive wins tilts ledger towards positive

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

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

Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up