SIMON EASTERBY says that giving Peter O’Mahony an Aviva farewell was one of his easiest decisions ever. O’Mahony, 35, will play his final home game for Ireland in Dublin tomorrow against France.

SIMON EASTERBY might not have seen France’s steamrolling of his side coming. But he has an idea of what might be in store this weekend. Ireland’s 42-27 defeat to Les Bleus on Saturday has left

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It's not easy to sum up the mighty career of Peter O'Mahony but the rugby world will have to try its best over the coming months.

Ireland interim head coach Easterby refused to question referee Angus Gardner’s decision to allow Pierre Boudehent’s 45th minute try despite a clear tackle off the ball on Peter O’Mahony. He said they will reflect on the incident and may offer some feedback to Gardner and his team of officials.

Ireland can have few complaints after such a sound beating by a French team whose performance made their somewhat self-inflicted loss in Twickenham even more inexplicable. They have a points difference of +106, compared to Ireland’s +13, but more pertinently are also two points ahead of Ireland.

The French were clinical in taking their chances and the Irish were not, a disappointed Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby said after France beat them 42-27 to end his side's hopes of a Six

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby insist his side were better than the scoreline suggested in their 42-27 defeat to France at Aviva Stadium.

Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was trying his best to paint a good picture on Saturday evening. But in reality, there was no disguising disappointment and hurt that was etched over his face.

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby says he is sure his side will "bounce back" from the disappointment of their heavy Six Nations defeat by France when they finish their campaign against Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Irish rugby legends Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray have announced that they are all retiring from international rugby after this year's Six Nations. Former captain O'Mahony and Healy, who is Ireland's most capped Ireland, will call time on their rugby careers at the end of the this season.

Conor Murray, Peter O'Mahony and Cian Healy will all end their international careers after the conclusion of the Guinness Six Nations next month.