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On The 42Air Force
After World Cup struggles, Ireland's lineout proves point of strength against France
Centre of attentionWilhelm de Klerk: South Africa's loss is Ireland's gain as U20s chase another Slam
On The 42pulling the strings
Crowley puts his own stamp on Ireland's slick attacking system
Attack coach Mike Catt was impressed with how the out-half responded to some early setbacks in Marseille.
On The 42Selection
The Ireland team we’d like to see start against Italy
Andy Farrell’s side welcome the Azzurri to Dublin on Sunday.
On The 42Top Picks
Grand Slam star Gleeson not named in squad as Ireland U20s reshuffle pack for Italy clash
On The 42Analysis
How Hugo Keenan's defensive plays were a key part of Ireland's win in France
The fullback worked hard all night and made some huge tackles at the Stade Vélodrome.
CONFIRMED
Former Munster and Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery appointed Springboks defence coach
Rassie Erasmus is returning to the position of head coach.
On The 42words of wisdom
'It opened up my eyes to how good Faz is with people' - Nash on milestone night in France
On The 42Doubling up
Ireland have shot at Grand Slam history after magic in Marseille
No team has ever won back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations era.
Marseille
Ireland serve up ideal tonic to shake off any lingering World Cup blues
Andy Farrell’s team made a blistering start to their Six Nations campaign on a memorable weekend in Marseille.
On The 42squeaker
Munster escape with victory over Crusaders at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
A missed conversion with the clock red cost the Crusaders a comeback draw on Leeside.
On The 42Reaction
'Stunned from the off' - The French press fallout as Galthie insists Six Nations isn't over
Captain
O'Mahony: 'I’d have given the whole lot up for a win'
The Ireland captain said Friday’s victory over France was one of the best wins of his career.
marks out of 10
Our player ratings as Ireland blast their way past France in Marseille
Ireland’s locks were totemic as they beat the will out of their French opponents at the Stade Velodrome.
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