Donal Lenihan: With a resurgent England in town, inquests can wait

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

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

Much has changed with Irish rugby since Johnny Sexton last stepped forward to rescue a victory with a clutch moment in a Six Nations encounter.

When the highlights reel of Sexton’s glittering international career are packaged, his signature moment in green will be that remarkable drop goal at the end of a 42-phase build-up before pulling the trigger against France at the Stade de France three years ago now.