‘I’m proud of the fight, the courage, the character that we showed at times,’ says Caelan Doris

Given the heroic closing stages, Andy Farrell will wonder the cost of energy-sapping first half

Confusing and bewildering rules around tackling have become hugely consequential for the game

Winger has featured strongly during the Autumn internationals, including a Man of the Match performance against Japan

Georgian-born coach transformed Ireland’s place in the sport at Olympic and World level

‘These are the games you want to be involved in, against the best teams in the world’

‘Are we treated fairly? I don’t think so,’ said assistant coach Mzwandile Stick

Stuart McCloskey ruled out due to groin injury

New 12-team competition to be played every two years and replaces tradition summer and November tours

Andy Farrell’s side may have scored six tries but it’s the three they conceded that will concern the coaches

Jamison Gibson-Park was back in form as Ireland dismantled the Wallabies

Australia and Ireland players stayed on message. In taking that approach, they belied the high stakes of Saturday night for Farrell and Schmidt

Despite criticism of the team, Connacht centre says Ireland are reacting well following high-profile retirements

Shared ambitions leave no room for bad blood between Leinster outhalf and Munster’s Jack Crowley

Tighthead prop has had a whirlwind year of progress