The men’s game can learn plenty from the success of this World Cup and the growth the women’s game has enjoyed in recent years

None of the more ‘controversial’ takes in Conor Murray's autobiography were news to former Munster player Duncan Casey. 

It comes in the lead up to Max Jorgensen’s brilliantly taken turnover try that put the Wallabies 15-0 up in the 55th minute.

Joe Schmidt made sure Australia got their act together for the second test in Melbourne.

A Lions of France could never happen in the traditional format. Clubs do not have the room in their calendars for games. 

The evolution of France from misfiring enigma into a consistent powerhouse has occurred as a result of the progression of the country’s domestic competitions - and the introduction of criteria on home-produced players

France's Pro D2 is sprinkled with wonderful stories, but none so remarkable as that of Grenoble's Antonin Berruyer, who will surely be the subject of a documentary sooner rather than later

The creation of a draft system would stop one province stockpiling players.

The current situation, and the rate at which Leinster are outpacing everyone else, is untenable.

There was plenty of fight and spirit right up to the final whistle but Munster will be bitterly disappointed they didn’t give themselves a chance to run their opponents closer.