Sean Naughton part of an exciting Connacht crop hitting their stride A handful of younger squad players have impressed over recent weeks.

Sean Naughton part of an exciting Connacht crop hitting their stride:

Leinster's early dominance enough to hold off Ulster's late fightback Leo Cullen’s side went 29-0 up before the home side scored three unanswered tries.

Leinster's early dominance enough to hold off Ulster's late fightback:

'We've probably let things slide as a player group early in the season' Dan Sheehan on Leinster’s potential, and his back row cameo against Sale Sharks.

Dan Sheehan: 'We've probably let things slide as a player group early in the season'

'They've an all-star squad' - Leinster braced for Toulon test in Champions Cup semi-finals The French side qualified for the semis after winning in Glasgow on Saturday.

'They've an all-star squad' - Leinster braced for Toulon test in Champions Cup semi-finals

Second-half surge sees Leinster eventually shake off Sale:

Leinster don't look the force of old, but there are different ways to scale the mountain:

'It's very sad to see' - La Rochelle coach Ryan on Munster's challenging times

'I was just plodding around' - Furlong on rugby's changing demands

'My workload has gone through the roof. You have to be able to do everything nowadays'

'I just love that part of the game' - McCarthy keen to get his claws into Sale maul The Leinster lock details his work around one of the key areas of the game.

'I just love that part of the game' - McCarthy keen to get his claws into Sale maul

'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster The 26-year-old was excellent on his first outing since breaking his leg in November.

'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster

Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash Nathan Jibulu has been banned for 6 weeks, while Luke Cowan-Dickie will also miss out due to injury.

Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash:

Leinster still searching for top form after shaky showing against Edinburgh The province mixed the good and the bad in their Champions Cup round of 16 victory.

Leinster still searching for top form after shaky showing against Edinburgh:

7-try Leinster survive a scare in wild Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh The Scottish side led early in the second half after capitalising on a series of Leinster mistakes.

7-try Leinster survive a scare in wild Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh:

'It was very emotional' - Leinster take inspiration from trip to Kilmainham Gaol Flanker Josh van der Flier on the province’s history lesson ahead of their return to Champions Cup action.

'It was very emotional' - Leinster take inspiration from trip to Kilmainham Gaol

'You can’t forget those days' - How pain of the past is informing Leinster's Champions Cup prep Hugo Keenan lifts the curtain on the province’s preparations for knockout rugby.

'You can’t forget those days' - How pain of the past is informing Leinster's Champions Cup prep

IRELAND WIN TRIPLE CROWN - Murray and Ciarán React YouTube video by The42.ie

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Farrell 'unbelievably proud' of his players after a Six Nations full of firsts The Ireland head coach reacts to a big win at Aviva Stadium.

Some reaction from Andy Farrell and Caelan Doris, as Ireland get ready to cheer on England in Paris.

"It’s unique as an Irishman to be cheering them on, but we certainly will be tonight"

Andy Farrell on bringing on six subs at the same time: "It was nice so Bundee didn't get the cheer all on his own, that was the main plan really."

Ireland rise to the occasion on another stunning Six Nations Saturday Andy Farrell’s side delivered another classy performance to finish their campaign on a high.

COMMENT: Ireland rise to the occasion on another stunning Six Nations Saturday

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'I was told find something special' - The ingredients to a good atmosphere, by those who know Former Chicago Bulls announcer Tommy Edwards and Bohemians/Dundalk FC DJ Brian McMahon share their insights.

'I was told find something special' - The ingredients to a good atmosphere, by those who know

'I feel like this is the right time for me, I'm playing my best rugby at the minute' Nathan Doak won his first cap for Ireland on Friday.

Piece with Ireland debutant and Robbie Williams fan Nathan Doak:

'I feel like this is the right time for me, I'm playing my best rugby at the minute'

'They'll be memories I cherish' - Gibson-Park hits 50 caps for Ireland The scrum-half reflects on a special night in Dublin.

'They'll be memories I cherish' - Gibson-Park hits 50 caps for Ireland

Farrell: 'Wales were tremendous. It was a proper Test match' Ireland head coach Andy Farrell reacts to a 27-17 win in Dublin.

Farrell: 'Wales were tremendous. It was a proper Test match'

Ireland asked difficult questions by stubborn Welsh effort Andy Farrell’s team found a way to win but their performance was far from convincing.

COMMENT: Ireland asked difficult questions by stubborn Welsh effort

'You can choose to not engage' - Crowley back at 10 and shutting out the noise The Munster player started this Six Nations on the bench but could now lead Ireland to a Triple Crown.

'You can choose to not engage' - Crowley back at 10 and shutting out the noise

IRELAND VS WALES - PREVIEW YouTube video by The42.ie

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'Power comes from the ground' - meet the man tasked with improving Ireland's 'scrum culture' Seamus Toomey joined the IRFU in the newly-created role of Performance Pathway Scrum Coach last year.

Sat down to chat with IRFU Performance Pathway Scrum Coach Seamus Toomey. Left feeling I was ready to be next man up at loosehead.

'Power comes from the ground' - meet the man tasked with improving Ireland's 'scrum culture'

O'Connell: 'Guys need experiences to learn what it takes' Paul O’Connell on Ireland’s form, the lineout, and why Wales remain a dangerous opponent.

O'Connell: 'Guys need experiences to learn what it takes'

Paul O’Connell on Ireland’s form, the lineout, and why Wales remain a dangerous opponent.

'It felt like every time I opened Instagram for two or three days, it was just my face' Stuart McCloskey is enjoying his strong run of form in the Ireland team.

Piece with Stuart McCloskey: 'It felt like every time I opened Instagram for two or three days, it was just my face'

Even after a record-breaking day in Twickenham, Ireland see room for improvement Simon Easterby reflects on Ireland’s big win over England, and looks ahead to next Friday’s clash with Wales.

Even after a record-breaking day in Twickenham, Ireland see room for improvement: