The coach and his team are proven big-game performers and Ireland have it all to do

Rugby stats: Schmidt looking for indication of players that will form World Cup squad

O'Driscoll and O'Gara on why you would not swap Ireland's halfback pairing for any in world rugby

Argentina clash will be a good barometer of coach's attempt to grow Ireland's depth

Ireland could take a leaf from All Blacks book and ensure all replacements get game time

If Johnny Sexton captains side during Australia tour he will be looking to break a mould

World-class Ireland and Lions scrumhalf is simply pivotal to what Munster are about

Former number eight played in all of Leinster’s quarter-finals up until last year

Mullen and World War veteran ‘Ernie’ Crawford out in front for win-rate while leading Ireland

Eight ex-Leinster men will be on Ulster’s payroll when Murphy and Moore arrive

In essence, gifted South African has been treated as a mere commodity by the IRFU

Young scrumhalf excited by the chance to pit his wits against Clermont’s Morgan Parra

The two main Lions scrumhalf hopes face off at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night

Prospect of another World Cup continues to inspire long-serving Ireland and Leinster No 8

Sexton’s blemish-free placekicking proved the crucial difference last time sides met

Surfaces such as Scotstoun can make slobbering around in the muck a thing of the past

Munster man felt it was important to take step back after playing days ended

The ins and outs, forecasted end of season position and betting odds for each team

Surprise departure of New Zealander means province must find a new defence coach

Champions Cup draw puts focus on provinces’ failure to attract top overseas players