Conor Murray named Lions captain after Alun Wyn Jones ruled out

Justin Tipuric also ruled out with Welsh duo Adam Beard and Josh Navidi called up

Wales secure bonus-point against Italy after just 30 minutes

Italy’s 31st Six Nations defeat in a row saw them offer little resistance at Stadio Olimpico

Wales coach Wayne Pivac not looking past Italy to Grand Slam possibility

‘We have got to get on top of this Italian side before you see any of that sort of razzle-dazzle’

Iain Henderson sees red as Ulster make it two from two

Ulster’s scrum and line-outs were superior to Ospreys and they could’ve won by more

Johnston misses chance to be Ulster hero

Replacement outhalf's injury-time drop goal attempt charged down

Ireland weather the storm to see off Wales

A much improved performance is rewarded with a bonus point win in Dublin

Saracens centre Nick Tompkins to start for Wales against Ireland

Wayne Pivac makes one change to his XV with George North reverting to the wing

South Africa muscle past Wales to tee-up final against England

Rassie Erasmus’s Springboks break Welsh hearts as they take a physical last four tie

Springboks' power game looks like too much for Wales to handle

Warren Gatland could be taking charge of Wales for a final time against South Africa

Cory Hill released from Wales squad after losing fitness battle

Secondrow fails to recover from leg fracture and is replaced in Japan by Bradely Davies

Well-scripted send-off that ticked all the right boxes for Ireland

Applause for Rory Best and Joe Schmidt’s last home game felt even sweeter with a win

Ireland go to number one with win over Wales

Ireland mark Joe Schmidt’s final game in Dublin with nine-point win

More like the real deal as Ireland and Wales reshuffle their hands for farewell

Johnny Sexton returns on landmark day for captain Rory Best and manager Joe Schmidt

Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray reunited for Wales clash

Andy Farrell says players are ‘raring to go’ for final World Cup warm-up game against Wales

Beating Wales was a tonic for the troops, but the big battles lie ahead

Solid performance in Cardiff has restored Ireland’s feel-good factor – almost

Warren Gatland names 31-man Wales Rugby World Cup squad

Secondrow Cory Hill selected despite being on the comeback trail from a fractured leg

Ireland get green machine back on the road

Joe Schmidt’s side withstand late rally to defeat Wales in Cardiff warm-up

Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt's likely starting XV for Wales game

Will Addison and Jack Carty set for starts in Cardiff in a much-changed side

Alun Wyn Jones set to become Wales’ most-capped player

There are 13 starters named from the Grand Slam-clinching victory over Ireland

Wales raise the roof to secure Grand Slam glory

Late Larmour try no consolation for Ireland as Warren Gatland wins a third Grand Slam

Moriarty vows Wales won’t take a backward step

Gatland’s squad intent on sealing Grand Slam glory against last team to beat them

Wales eye clean sweep after victory over injury-hit Scotland

All-conquering Welsh side close in on Grand Slam ahead of weekend Ireland showdown

Wales make it 13 in a row and eye Grand Slam date with Ireland

Nothing unlucky about it as Warren Gatland’s side hold off Scottish fightback in Edinburgh

Gatland sticks with tried and trusted for Scotland clash

Ospreys lock Adam Beard replaces Cory Hill for the visit to Murrayfield to face Scotland

Gareth Anscombe preferred to Dan Biggar in Wales team

‘We’ve looked really sharp and the squad are incredibly motivated to kick on’

Davies and Williams back in the frame for Wales

Davies and Willams back in training after overcoming injuries

Taulupe Faletau set to miss Six Nations after breaking arm again

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is due to announce his squad at midday on Tuesday

Wales hold off South Africa to complete first autumn clean sweep

Warren Gatland’s side will go into the Six Nations in buoyant form

Experimental Leinster still pack a punch

Academy prospects Keenan and Penny to make their first starts for the province in Pro 14 clash

Wales name Liam Williams at fullback for South Africa clash

Saracens player replaces Leigh Halfpenny for Cardiff encounter

Biggar’s late penalty sees Wales end their losing streak against Australia

Wallabies lose for the eighth time in 10 Tests in low-scoring affair

Carbery brings fans to their feet as Munster reach seventh heaven

Johann van Grann’s side open up Ospreys at will to claim bonus point at Musgrave Park

Hill and Wales aiming to seal first series win in Argentina since 1999

Gatland makes five changes for the second Test against the Pumas in Santa Fe

Jones’ road: From coaching GAA to the backroom team of the Houston Texans

Sunday’s season opener is a big day for Cork-born S&C coach with NFL team

Anything possible if Connacht take early lead

Connacht may have along afternoon as they face Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric

Warren Gatland wants coaching staff to remain until ‘at least 2019’

‘I want Wales to continue to benefit from that level of skill and excellence in years ahead’

For the Lions, GPS plays important role in preventing injury as well as helping with players’ rehabilitation

Information provided by the device can determine how hard a player is working

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