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'Leinster's forward power does most of the damage'

Leinster in rude health as provinces prepare for Europe

'Rassie managed Munster in its most difficult period to date with the passing of Axel Foley and he took it is his stride'

Rassie's back to basics approach is anything but basic

Rugby World Cup 2019 / 05 Nov

"England went out to do a job and put it up to New Zealand very early on."

Maybe the game needs England to go all the way

'The reality of the Irish performances is that they simply weren't good enough'

Lack of development cost Ireland dearly in the end

Rugby World Cup 2019 / 21 Oct

'Schmidt showed a new way of beating New Zealand last year'

Schmidt's keep-ball tactics won't be enough this time

Rugby World Cup 2019 / 17 Oct

'The Samoans tackle technique is one of the most dangerous aspects of their game'

Samoan raw power can spell danger for Ireland

Rugby World Cup 2019 / 09 Oct

"There's still time to get things right and this team is capable of a huge performance"

Time running out for Ireland to produce at World Cup

'No matter what way Ireland line up they should always be good enough to beat Japan.'

This Ireland team should have no issues in Shizuoka

Rugby World Cup 2019 / 26 Sep

'The difference between the sides was in defence'

Ireland to rest key players with one eye on quarters

Rugby World Cup 2019 / 23 Sep

'Scotland have been chopping and changing a bit more and their starting combinations haven't all been together in the last couple of games'

Scots World Cup prep may not leave them fully primed

'The return of some key players will help the controlled game plan that we are used to seeing from Ireland'

Ireland turning corner at right time for World Cup

'I'm not all too convinced that an extra couple of inches is the key'

Schmidt's list divisive as ante up for Wales clash

'Sparring is over, if Ireland are to get up to speed and achieve something in this World Cup it's time to start landing punches'

Byrne kicking one plus but time for sparring is over

'Of course you want your front row to be confrontational, but England cross the line too easy, very similar to their coach'

Keeping up with Jones' settled England crew a big ask

"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

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

Good fits and characters important in Ireland selection

'If Munster can make the right appointment with investment in a Stuart Lancaster figure they can find success once again'

Munster under pressure to trim squad but coach is vital

'Munster will have to bring an attitude and intensity that is good enough to beat Leinster at home'

Munster must prepare for ominous Leinster backlash

Success gives insight into dedication of Cullen and Co

'When people say winning isn't important they either haven't experienced it fully or aren't telling the truth'

Helping your team win is a feeling hard to replicate

Leinster set the pace to leave rivals running on empty

'Munster really miss Carbery's flair and creativity'

All eyes on the Irish out-halves in Champions Cup

"When the pressure comes on you will revert to a standard that you have spent the most time practicing in a given time period"

Coffin corner and control - how teams handle pressure

'It's very interesting to watch how players develop at different times. It's something that I would have been conscious of in my own situation too because I was never someone that stormed through the academy and straight into the senior side'

Jacks the lads who show perseverance key in this game

'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

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