Dupont's freakish power, O'Driscoll's genius, Scotland's sensational comeback and a Croke Park cracker feature in our next five of the tournament's most iconic moments.
In the last decade or so, Ireland have moved the dial in people's perceptions, from plucky also-rans to elite, clinical professionals
Stuart Hooper suggested last week the reduction in tries scored hurt Bath this season and they have now confirmed the exit of Girvan Dempsey.
Ireland's clash with Russia was a fixture with little or no significance until Joe Schmidt's squad were dramatically ambushed last weekend by Japan to shake up the Pool A outlook.
Girvan Dempsey is invigorated by his current challenge of igniting the Bath attack, but the former Leinster coach remains acutely aware of the importance of Johnny Sexton to Ireland's RWC hopes
Girvan Dempsey is invigorated by his current challenge of igniting the Bath attack, but the former Leinster coach remains acutely aware of the importance of Johnny Sexton to Ireland's RWC hopes
Bath Rugby have confirmed that boost to its coaching structure with the appointment of Girvan Dempsey from Leinster.
Leinster backs coach Girvan Dempsey revealed the latest on the fitness of Garry Ringrose and Sean O'Brien, with Ireland's Natwest 6 Nations game with Scotland on the horizon.
