For a second successive week, Ireland notched a bonus-point win, surpassed their record points tally, and snagged seven tries. But a battling Spain pushed them all the way with five tries of their own, leaving Scott Bemand et al with much room for rumination.

Sinead Kissane & Anna Caplice convene at Franklin's Gardens to recap today's performance, and to begin to look ahead to a marquee match-up with New Zealand next 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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Seven-try Ireland thwart Spain threat to secure World Cup quarter final berth

Will and Luke break down Ireland's team selection to face Scotland ahead of a blockbuster Six Nations finale.
James Ryan's injury, Bundee Aki's bench role and who Andy Farrell left out is all on the menu.
The lads also discuss Scotland star Darcy Graham's cocky pre-match comments ahead of taking on Ireland.
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Ireland's injury blow | Overconfident Scotland | England in crisis

Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey to reflect on a sensational Six Nations Saturday and to assess what team Andy Farrell might pick this weekend.
Scotland's big win, France's latest stumble under Fabien Galthie and Wales' big effort at the Aviva Stadium are all on the menu.Jack Crowley's kicking, the best use of Jack Conan and a famous day for Italian rugby are up for discussion too.
The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.

The greatest Six Nations ever | Ireland selection debate | France blow up

Indo Sport's Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey assemble at The Aviva Stadium to assess Ireland's Six Nations win over Wales in the penultimate round of this year's championship.

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Seven-try Ireland thwart Spain threat to secure World Cup quarter final berth

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