The Irish fullback’s kicking was average and it is the work in progress part of his brief

‘He is trying to get every single last inch out of that ball. He slightly overcooked it’

Visitors left with a mountain to climb as Six Nations campaign starts with bruising loss

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks after Ireland’s latest defeat in Cardiff

Ten first half minutes which proved crucial for both Wales and Ireland in Cardiff

Farrell’s side travel to Cardiff as things get underway behind closed doors this weekend

John O’Sullivan takes a look at Ireland’s opponents ahead of Sunday’s opener

Last year’s results were so poor that a big improvement this term seems inevitable

Andy Friend’s side lose a fourth-consecutive fixture in Galway as Rhys Webb impresses

Conor Murray and Brian O’Driscoll in team of the decade; Richie McCaw best player

Wayne Pivac’s side ran three tries in the final 22 minutes in Llanelli

Winger showed against Wales the power and work rate that have made him a Leinster star

Wayne Pivac has otherwise kept faith in the team beaten by Scotland in the Six Nations

Wales secondrow named in Wayne Pivac’s team for Six Nations clash with Scotland

Ireland know what they have to do but England remain in the driving seat

Sexton left out as golden generation miss the chance of a lifetime in 2011 Rugby World Cup

Recent incidents involving Jones and Tuilagi show disciplinary systems needs updating

Secondrow will match Richie McCaw as the Six Nations reaches conclusion in Cardiff

Affability doesn’t always work while Eddie Jones’ rants need to be tackled

Former Ireland captain fails to produce what the genre of rugby autobiography craves