Ireland’s issues at out-half and up front were laid bare in Chicago, while New Zealand, South Africa, England and France continue to evolve. Ireland’s progress has stalled

An undercooked Ireland ran out of gas against an All Blacks side who were there for the taking. 

A Corkman’s chance encounter helped bring New Zealand’s Barrett family to Ireland — a story that still links both rugby nations

Clayton McMillan has wasted no time making his mark at Munster. The statement victory over Leinster at Croke Park has supporters buzzing

The evolution of the Springbok attack under former All Black out-half Tony Brown has added a new dimension to Rassie Erasmus’s side.

Farrell’s Lions sealed the series with a dramatic comeback in Melbourne, showcasing smart selections, Irish resilience, and real grit

The Australians are a special breed of competitive animal especially when taken for granted.

Perhaps, secretly, the former Irish coach would have settled for that heading into a series they’ve appeared destined to lose from a long way out.

Given the list of injuries the Wallabies have had to cope with, the former Ireland head coach may have to settle for a competitive performance in the hope that the cavalry return next week in time to keep the series alive. Here are three key areas ahead of today's first test in Brisbane

Maybe it’s because I’m not used to watching the Lions from a distance, having missed just two test series, both against New Zealand in 1993 and 2005, since my first Lions tour to the same country in 1983. However, for whatever reason, this latest expedition has failed to grip me in the manner I expected.