Adam Jones and Alex Cuthbert invited to Barbarians squad

Welsh duo will play against Ireland in Thomond Park on May 28th

‘A forty-foot fall wouldn’t kill you . . . you’re about 90 per cent rubber from the waist up’

Ireland to receive Six Nations replica trophy if triumphant

Real mccoy will be at Twickenham meaning Wales would go trophyless until Sunday

Andy McGeady: Why is a clearout treated differently to a tackle?

No-arm charges at rucks are just as dangerous as the highlighted tackles

Wales and Scotland look to bounce back from opening day losses

While both sides will be desperate for a win, Welsh experience might just be the difference

Wales prop Samson Lee forced out of Scotland tie

Frontrow was unable to complete final component of return to play protocols

Munster welcome back Keith Earls and Ian Keatley

Anthony Foley names a strong side for visit of Cardiff Blues at newly refurbished Musgrave Park

Ian Keatley returns for Munster to face Cardiff Blues

Leinster retain six starters from team that sealed European progression against Quins

Gareth Anscombe named in Wales Six Nations squad

James Hook and Adam Jones excluded signalling the end of their international careers

North the centre of attention for Wales

Northampton star selected at outside centre for Saturday’s match against Australia

Depleted Munster expect grilling from Cardiff

Anthony Foley uses all resources so his side can withstand the heat in the Arms Park

Adam Jones and James Hook left out of Wales squad

Uncapped Ospreys prop Nicky Smith called up for four-match series

Adam Jones explains his Ospreys exit in open letter

Welsh tighthead prop has agreed a deal to join the Cardiff Blues

Interview: Jamie Roberts loving rugby at Racing, loving life in Paris

Wales centre admits Top 14 is ‘crazy competitive’ but he’s not complaining

Supporting role in the mental movies of colleagues

One executive coach says you need to visualise yourself achieving your goals

Gatland’s World Cup blighted by dispute

Some Welsh players have no team to play for as the row with the regions continues

Late penalty try denies Wales a first win in South Africa

Lack of discipline proves costly for Warren Gatland’s side

Willie le Roux puts on a show as Springboks outmuscle Wales

Fullback has a hand in four tries during first Test in Durban

Six Nations title is still within Ireland’s grasp

Winning the title and being crowned European champions would not be too shabby

Wales revive Six Nations hopes with win over disjointed France

Tries from George North and Sam Warburton steady homeside after defeat to Ireland

Warburton and Jenkins released for Pro12 duty

Welsh forwards among 10 players made available for their regions this weekend

Legacy of a divisive Lions tour adds spice as rivalry with Wales renewed

The treatment of Brian O’Driscoll by Warren Gatland is just one subplot

Plumtree can’t speak highly enough of O’Connell

“I’ve been around a long time, and Paul’s right up there in terms of the professional rugby players I’ve been involved with”

Opening fare whets the appetite for tasty and feisty renewal of Celtic rivalry

Ireland and Wales emerged unscathed, with room to improve as both assuredly will do

Wales seek three in row in wide-open championship

Ireland will be striving to bring their performance against the All Blacks in November to the Six Nations

Leinster ready to finally clip the wings of Ospreys

Familiar Welsh foes have showed themselves to be proven party-poopers

Matt O’Connor says victory over Ospreys the main focus

Leinster coach knows visitors won’t be coming here to flick the ball around

Welsh players face club versus country dilemma

Regions are angered by union’s plans to offer centralised contracts in bid to keep top players from moving abroad

Toulon sign lock Ian Evans on three-year-deal from Ospreys

Welsh exodus continues as Lions player joins European champions

Davies injury adds to Welsh discontent after South Africa defeat

Warren Gatland’s side beaten 24-15 in bruising Millennium Stadium encounter

‘Quiet assassin’ Jack McGrath strikes again

Leinster prop is looking forward to new chapter in his burgeoning career

Jack McGrath to win first Ireland cap against Samoa

O’Connell named Ireland captain but Heaslip will lead side on Saturday

No shame in close-call defeat to Springboks

From the archives: Brian O’Driscoll v South Africa

Northampton kick-start their campaign with a priceless victory

Opening exchanges prove one-sided as Northampton take charge

Alun-Wyn Jones confident that Ospreys can hold their own

Lions star says Welsh club won’t be a sideshow in Europe this season

Connacht name side to take on Ospreys

Head coach Pat Lam makes four changes for the match at the Sportsground

Ospreys enjoy the Biggar ending against Leinster

Home side fail to hold on as points are shared at RDS

Lions shred Wallabies in first series win since 1997

Gerry Thornley reports from Sydney

Lions’ negative game plan hands all the momentum to Australia

Dropping of O’Driscoll a huge mistake

Wallabies keep series alive with last-gasp win over Lions

Roles reversed in Melbourne as Halfpenny misses late kick for victory after Ashley-Cooper’s crucial try

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