Easterby merits credit for mean Irish defence - Bernard Jackman
Bernard Jackman believes Simon Easterby deserves plenty of plaudits for the role he's played in shaping Ireland's defence on the road to the Grand Slam.
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Jackman: Steward red card wasn't even a penalty
RTÉ Rugby analyst Bernard Jackman argues that Freddie Steward's collision with Hugo Keenan in Saturday's Six Nations finale did not even merit a penalty, let alone a red card, though he acknowledged the predicament that officials are in due to the increased focus on head injuries.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Rory Lawson on Scotland v Ireland, plus big URC week for the provinces
Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined on this week's pod by Rory Lawson (from 14:50) to look ahead to this Sunday's Six Nations meeting between the Scots and Ireland at Murrayfield.
Jackman: Ringrose and Henshaw the centres for Scotland
Bernard Jackman says he would have no concerns about Robbie Henshaw's match fitness, and the Leinster man would be his preferred partner for Garry Ringrose in the centre against Scotland.
Jackman: Italy need to take Ireland out of comfort zone
Bernard Jackman believes Italy will need to create chaos on the pitch if they're to cause a huge upset and end Ireland's Grand Slam hopes in Rome on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Jackman: Slam chasing Ireland a step ahead of the rest
Grand slam-seeking Ireland showed again they are a step ahead of the rest of their Six Nations rivals, according to former international hooker Bernard Jackman.
France will be better, but so will Ireland - Jackman
Bernard Jackman and Sean Cronin say they haven't been fooled by France's shaky Six Nations start, although they still believe Ireland will make it two wins from two when the sides meet this Saturday at the Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Warren Gatland can drag Wales out of no-man's-land - Bernard Jackman
Warren Gatland will attempt to drag Wales out of "no-man's-land" and get back to basics, at very short notice, for the imminent Six Nations campaign.