Full coverage: Ireland

The short term woes of pharma companies mask a sector that is performing well, and performing well for Ireland.

International football is embraced by so many because of the power it holds over so many and it's why it can always be hijacked by a politician looking for a headline.

As the Six Nations approaches, how Tadhg Beirne has taken time to thrive tells us much about player development in Ireland and what is prioritised.