For England, a Triple Crown with a difference was secured. Losing to Scotland, Wales, and Ireland in the same championship for the first time in 45 years has placed Eddie Jones’s very future as head coach under considerable threat

Ireland don’t appear to have suffered any appreciable fall off in the levels of hunger, commitment or desire, despite those empty stadia

Quite how Ireland managed to lose their way in the final quarter against Scotland demands an internal inquiry, writes Donal Lenihan. But before England arrive in Dublin, there is very little time available

It is so rare these days to see a player of his quality, delivering consistent performances for Munster and Ireland, deciding to call time on his career at the very top of his game

While the customary platitudes are voiced by all teams in advance of facing Italy, everyone knows it’s a game you’re not going to lose. Despite only beating Ireland four times since 2000, the Scotland game is different

Scotland’s constant need to talk themselves up smacks of insecurity after years of failing to deliver when it matters most.

If Munster want to make the Champions Cup semi-finals, they may have to do so by defeating Clermont at the Stade Marcel-Michelin for a second time

The Lions board are backed into a corner with the three options each unpalatable to varying degrees. Thinking outside the box, there is another solution

The answer to Ireland's out-half dilemma may have been under our noses all along

With a bonus-point a must for all teams, there is no respite for the beleaguered Italians. From a coaches perspective, lose to Italy and your job is on the line