Pool B: results don’t tell the whole story with Conor O’Shea’s Italy

The Azzurri have been lumped with a tough group but can continue steady progression

Six Nations 2019: Italy’s hopes of ending long losing run look slim

Conor O’Shea has blooded some exciting youth but Matteo Minozzi absence is cruel

Schmidt expecting Carbery and McGrath to continue progress

Despite the experimental line-ups, there is plenty at stake for players on both sides

Conor O’Shea desperate for Italy to finally fire shots at Ireland

Head coach says team is making progress and beginning to create options in all positions

Leinster strongly represented on Pro14 awards night

Cullen claims coach’s award while five of the province’s players chosen on ‘dream team’

James Lowe’s enthusiasm helps Leinster keep up momentum

Blue conveyor belt continues as Gavin Mullin becomes 53rd player used this season

Stockdale named Six Nations Player of the Championship

21-year-old winger wins public vote ahead of Murray and Sexton after record seven tries

Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations team of the tournament

After a Six Nations that will go down in the annals of history, Gerry Thornley selects his XV

Greig Laidlaw’s late penalty helps cure Scotland’s travel sickness

Tomasso Allan’s two tries not enough as Italy let victory chance slip in Rome

France get off the mark as they stretch clear of desperate Italy

Les Bleus show green shoots of recovery as Azzuri’s miserable Championship continues

Gerry Thornley: This new Italy team won't be built in a day

Bradley and Aboud also playing key roles in the restoration of Azzurri rugby

Robbie Henshaw’s injury takes the gloss off Ireland’s Italy romp

The curse of the number 13 jersey continues as Joe Schmidt loses his defensive lynchpin

Ireland must be patient in the face of increased expectancy

Superior armoury at Schmidt’s disposal should become evident as game evolves

Joe Schmidt defends selections for Italy game

Ireland coach is taking nothing for granted ahead of second Six Nations clash

Conor O’Shea: Ian McKinley ‘a rugby player, not a romantic story’

Outhalf missed out on selection for Italy’s Six Nations trip to play Ireland in native Dublin

Ian McKinley in line to make Italy debut against Fiji

Outhalf named among replacements by Conor O’Shea for game in Sicily

Kiss: Ulster lacked accuracy and energy in defeat to Zebre

Province left stunned by fired-up opponents as their unbeaten run comes to an end

Ulster come unstuck at Zebre

Ulster’s winning start to the Pro14 season ends in Italy

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