The electricity and tension that can permeate every crevice of the Páirc on big days was missing on Saturday.

You can’t argue with what Van Graan has achieved since the move to Bath - they were a basket case when he arrived but have gone from strength to strength since

Ireland conceded 18 penalties, were shown five cards and only really looked like they could beat the Springboks when Tadhg Beirne crossed in the 19th minute for a try that was subsequently disallowed

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