New era for Irish rugby up and running as Scotland narrowly beaten in Dublin Six Nations opener

Defending champions now face Leinster after defying Skelton red card to win

Vunipola brothers help Saracens up the ante following all-in melee in the third quarter

Exchange between doctor and Jamie George sparked mass brawl in second half

Defending champions put on show of strength against Johann van Graan's visitors

Trip to face the defending champions will be toughest test yet in Munster’s pool of death

McCall’s decision to leave number of big guns at home bodes well for province

Relieved Townsend now looking ahead to key clashes against Russia and Japan

Scotland must win to remain in with chance of reaching World Cup quarter-finals

Scotland were firstly not allowed to play but also, worryingly for them, failed to perform

Joe Schmidt’s well-oiled machine was back to its brilliant best in a sodden Yokohama

Joe Schmidt is taking nothing for granted ahead of Pool A game against Scotland

‘Their record speaks for itself. They’re winning Premierships, they’re winning European Cups’

Last year at the RDS, he was playing for Leinster. Now the boot is on the other foot

Munster coaches depart for pastures new. Plus: anatomy of a Champions Cup defeat

Leinster can have no complaints after their decision making lets them down

Defending champions overpowered as Saracens secure a third title

Leinster keen to give Seán O’Brien a winning send-off, but Saracens will also be motivated

John O’Sullivan looks at the English Premiership side ahead of Newcastle finale

Maro Itoje will play at blindside flanker for Saracens in Saturday’s final at St James’ Park