Six Nations 2019: all you need to know before the penultimate round

Ireland face a rejuvenated French side at the Aviva on Sunday as Wales head to Murrayfield and England host Italy

Ospreys and Scarlets poised to merge in Welsh club overhaul

‘Project Reset’ could see new side formed in Colwyn Bay

Gung-ho Gatland predicts Wales title triumph if they defeat France in opener

Veteran Kiwi coach knows when Wales have momentum their confidence soars

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

Lions duo Alun Wyn Jones and Maro Itoje set to go head-to-head

Clash of the Lions secondrows and pals adds extra spice to England v Wales clash

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks’ execution has to be seen to be believed

Individual brilliance from Codie Taylor and Beauden Barrett sum up difference in skill

Six talking points: Lions move it up a gear but more required

Warren Gatland’s side will have to start taking try chances before Test series

Owen Farrell delighted that hard work paid off on the pitch

Warren Gatland praises defence after win over Crusaders

Lions boost: Alun Wyn Jones in Ospreys team

Ospreys captain returns for Saturday’s Pro12 semi-final, as does Munster’s Conor Murray

Stade de Farce! France claim win in 20th minute of stoppage time

Les Bleus ensured that Ireland remained in top tier for World Cup draw, even before Aviva win

Leigh Halfpenny accepts ‘mistake’ over penalty against Scotland

Fullback decided not to go for three points at crucial stage of Murrayfield game

Welsh warned to expect the unexpected against Scotland

Captain Alun Wyn Jones looks ahead and past devastating defeat to England

Leinster need cutting edge to clip wings of Welsh high-flyers

Sexton, Healy and Furlong return as Cullen names strong side to face in-form Ospreys

Six Nations: O’Donnell waiting in wings to replace O’Brien

Ireland management awaiting results of scan to verify extent of hamstring damage

World Rugby announce their Player of the Year nominees

New Zealand and Australia both have two nominees, Scotland and Wales have one

Wounded Ulster’s thoughts turn to domestic matters

With interest in Europe dead, Neil Doak’s side have to tackle the Ospreys

Biggar’s haul earns comfortable win for Ospreys

Connacht outgunned at the Sportsground as outhalf scores 18 points

Lions sound confident note over injured trio ahead of Sydney decider

Irvine hopeful that Roberts, Phillips and Corbisiero will be available for final Test

Austin Healey laments the loss of Paul O’Connell

The television rugby analyst recalls how Brian O’Driscoll has changed his game since 2001 Lions tour

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