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.

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

GROUP Head of RTE Sport Declan McBennett has cleared the air after fans criticised Peter O’Mahony’s substitution against France not being shown on TV. O’Mahony, 35, started for

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.

In spite of three Ireland centurions playing their last game on home soil against France, the stakes dictate that sentimentality doesn't come into it

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

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

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby questions the awarding of France's second try while lamenting his side's wasteful display in Saturday's Six Nations defeat in Dublin.

It may sound like Ireland are preparing to turn Saturday’s clash with France into a glorified testimonial for the final appearances on home soil of Peter O’Mahony, Conor Murray and Cian Healy ...