How do they place a 14-win season in the context of their roster timeline? For that question to be answered, we have to look at the entire picture.

Ireland coach Simon Easterby has stressed there were no pre-training camp decision as to who would start at out-half for the opening Six Nations game against England.

Ireland flyhalf Sam Prendergast will start his first Six Nations game in Saturday's opener against England and marshal an almost full strength side as the holders bid to win a third successive title ...