That Munster is Rowntree’s first venture into head coaching is a complete non-issue. We all start somewhere.

If I could argue that Saturday's game against Leinster is, long-term, more important for Munster than the Exeter double-header, would you hear me out?

Ahead of the 20222 TikTok Women's Six Nations, an open goal exists to put women’s rugby on a pedestal

The out-half dynamic was Ireland in microcosm at Twickenham – everybody got a bit distracted by 80 frantic minutes at Twickenham and didn’t really adjust to what was in front of them

The public seems to see the contract announcement as big news. It’s a standard play. Andy Farrell loves the way Johnny manages the attack. In terms of this Saturday, with Johnny on form, he is better than Joey Carbery.

Les Bleus are compulsory viewing at the moment

The Leinster lock is only halfway to 50, but thrust into the Irish captaincy in Paris last Saturday, he was point man for the biggest call of the day, perhaps even the Six Nations itself

If we were above in Bruff, un grand claque might be translated as a fair oul slap. Wherever you are from, it’s certainly a big blow

French confidence is like that third glass of wine – it can tip them over from confidence to losing the run of themselves

'I cannot think of anyone in our game who had the same impact and success and carried the same authority off the pitch as he had on it'