In times past the likes of Tadhg Beirne, Conor Murray and captain Peter O’Mahony might have been rushed straight back into preparations for this Friday’s trip to interprovincial rivals Ulster in Belfast.

The problem for Arteta is that things HAVE changed at Arsenal and not for the better.

Head coach for 2019 win was in director of rugby role for 2023.

'Play Like You Mean It' screamed a banner in the away end but if a turgid performance made palatable by Bruno Fernandes' 90th-minute winner was a true replication of ten Hag's tactics then this was nothing but 90 minutes of crack-papering.

His men came from 17 points adrift early in the second-half to maintain their winning start to his reign as they chalked up their third win in a row at the Sportsground.

Given the eastern province are still to welcome their Ireland contingent back to the fold (whereas Edinburgh were able to call upon 11 of Scotland’s World Cup squad), Cullen isn’t surprised that the hosts were somewhat uneven at the weekend.

Welsh rugby bid farewell to three of its biggest names – Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny – in a tribute game that saw Wales beat Principality Stadium opponents the Barbarians 49-26.

Elsewhere Stuart Lancaster’s Racing 92 snatched a hard-earned victory from the jaws of what would have been their second defeat of the season.

Carbery’s wrist injury, sustained at Benetton last weekend, resulted in the Ireland international 10 requiring surgery in the next few days.

The province secured an impressive seven tries to two victory in Cork on Saturday night.

Former Ireland U20s international Ben Healy landed five kicks but Leinster too strong

The Wales stars, who won 352 caps between them, took centre-stage at the Principality Stadium.

“This week we have not been happy with the standards and today we improved with our standards."

Real Madrid have denied they are in transfer talks with Paris St Germain striker Kylian Mbappe.

Gentlemansgame came of age by beating Gold Cup runner-up Bravemansgame in the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby.

"His world has been upended, and he has to share you with this new baby he is still getting to know while trying to work out how he fits in - it can be overwhelming and he is allowed to struggle in this adjustment phase."

The Newstalk radio presenter and wellness advocator shares the best health advice she's ever been given.

However, Aidan O'Brien admitted his disappointment after River Tiber was ruled out of the Santa Anita contest

Few grounds in Europe hosts an atmosphere as intimidating as St James's where Arsenal have to maintain their unbeaten start to the season to be taken seriously.

Having identified the key flaws in the World Cup voting process Fifa identified another flaw: Having a vote itself