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"We saw in Ireland's win against the All Blacks in November that they clearly wanted to hold on to the ball for longer periods of the game."

Irish tactic comes with risks but rewards could be huge

Jean Kleyn won his first cap for Ireland against Italy

Schmidt hails Munster's Kleyn after Ireland debut

Carbery being stretchered off the pitch at the Aviva Stadium

'There's no fracture' - Ireland sweating on Carbery

Ireland going through their paces on Friday morning at the Aviva

Schmidt absence hasn't affected Ireland, says Murphy

Joe Schmidt

Schmidt returns to New Zealand after family bereavement

Ireland train at Carton House

Ireland prepare to move to new base

Mike Haley was one of two uncapped players named by Joe Schmidt in his 44-man training squad

Lenihan 'surprised' by Mike Haley's Irish inclusion

'You could fill the team with Leinster players alone and be pretty competitive'

Good fits and characters important in Ireland selection

Jacob Stockdale believes Ireland can return to the form of 2018, which saw them beat New Zealand

Stockdale: I'm expecting to go over and win a World Cup

David Nucifora: "Things are achievable, they're attainable. We've got to back ourselves"

'Dare to dream' - Nucifora backs Ireland to rule World

Joe Schmidt will step down from his Ireland job after the World Cup this autumn

Laporte: Schmidt was my No 1 choice to coach France

Johnny Sexton and Sean O'Brien are two players who might benefit from a change of approach, says Eric Miller

Ireland's gameplan has been figured out, says Miller

'I won't mention some of the referee's moments for the fear of looking like a bad loser'

Frustrated Schmidt still one of best coaches out there

Ireland failed to shine at the 2007 World Cup in France

IRFU called in British intelligence to combat leaks

'You saw in this Six Nations that when a team starts to slide in confidence during a tournament it's very hard to address it'

O'Sullivan: Slide in confidence hard to redress

Simon Zebo

Simon Zebo likely to remain in exile after cheeky tweet

Ireland fell foul of referee Angus Gardner on numerous occasions in Cardiff

'Hollow' Joe Schmidt rues Irish ill-discipline

Hadleigh Parkes goes over for an early Welsh try

Recap: Wales 25-7 Ireland

Will Addison (L), Joe Schmidt and Rory Best with Ireland fan Jennifer Malone

'There are many shades of Joe... that's his skill'

The Ireland head coach seemed vexed when discussing the issue with media

Ireland and Wales torn over roof debate for final clash

Tadhg Beirne will win his fifth Ireland cap

Tadhg Beirne and Sean O'Brien in XV to face Wales

John Ryan: 'I've been in and out since 2016 so there's a battle there always'

'Joe keeps his cards close to his chest'

Johnny Sexton: 'I don't know if Wales feel like they are invincible'

Sexton knows all good things come to an end

Sean O'Brien didn't look happy after Ireland's bonus-point win in Italy

Ferris: O'Brien absence may be down to player

Joe Schmidt heaped praise on his team's intensity after their 26-14 win over France in Dublin.

Schmidt content to see confidence restored after win

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