Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by Jonathan Bradley as we build up to the Six Nations-defining clash between Ireland and France this Saturday.
 
Sam Prendergast’s tackling, the impact of the bench split and the question-mark over Cian Healy’s involvement are all on the menu this week.

The biggest stories in Irish rugby with our team of writers and experts, including Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey, Will Slattery, Sineád Kissane and Luke Fitzgerald. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, expert opinion and post-match comment we have every position covered.

From in-depth analysis to team news and post-match analysis we have every position covered.

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Ireland's bench call | Pressure on France | The problem with 7/1

It is European finals week as both Leinster and Ulster eye silverware in Bilbao this weekend. Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley preview Ulster's Challenge Cup final clash with Montpellier before giving their thoughts on Leinster v Boredeaux in the Champions Cup Final.
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Bumper final preview | Leinster's toughest test, selection debate & URC drama

Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Will and Luke after a URC weekend where Connacht’s quality shone through, Munster’s lack of depth was exposed and Sam Prendergast’s tackling leaves doubts over his spot in Leinster’s 23 for the Champions Cup final. The team break it all down and look ahead to the players who could make a name for themselves at the season’s end to get on the Ireland squad for the summer tour.

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Prendergast's future, the Lancaster surge & Munster's lost season

Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley convene to look back on a European weekend that saw Leinster and Ulster book their ticket to Bilbao.
The good and bad of Leinster's win over Toulon plus Leo Cullen's battle with the media is on the menu, as Jonathan breaks down Ulster's return to the limelight.
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