Rob Howley’s fine career in the balance after betting allegations

Wales coach has never enjoyed public popularity despite success on and off the pitch

Warren Gatland ‘honoured’ to retain role as Lions head coach

Outgoing Wales boss becomes second person to lead Lions on three tours after McGeechan

Lions to name coach for South Africa tour on Wednesday

Warren Gatland set to be confirmed as coach for a third time later this week

Warren Gatland in line to lead 2021 Lions to South Africa

Wales coach the favourite to retain role after successful tours in 2013 and 2017

England crush Ireland with ‘signature performance’: the English press react

Manu Tuilagi enjoys a fine return as Ireland’s status as world number two is questioned

Exiled Danny Cipriani not trying to prove anybody wrong

‘That’s been the same story for six years though, hasn’t it? And it hasn’t got to me’

Stuart Lancaster in the frame to be next England head coach

Nigel Melville: ‘This is England, of course it would be great to have an English coach’

Drinks company backed by Jamie Heaslip wins £2m investment

Dublin-based firm to take 60 per cent stake in company behind coconut water brand

Warren Gatland open to coaching Lions on South Africa tour

Coach says he is ‘definitely finishing up’ with Wales after the 2019 Rugby World Cup

What history teaches us when Lions tours go to a decider

Looking back at the 10 times when the series was still alive going into the final game

Lions facing the greatest challenge in world sport? Try telling Westmeath

TV View: Forget Day of Destiny, we can’t wait for Day of Destiny: Part II™

Gerry Thornley: Reading between the Lions, this remains a squad united

Rumours of discontent, prompted by Steve Hansen among others, wide of the mark

Warren Gatland reiterates Lions are united after Maori win

Coach defends decision to call up players from touring Wales and Scotland squads

Width is key for Lions in stopping unfamiliar All Blacks style

Touring players far from used to the southern hemisphere attacking style they will face

Ian McGeechan says season should facilitate Lions tour

Ex-Lions coach calls for a better balance between domestic and international game

How bloody challenge has become part of Lions folklore

Softening up of the tourists has not been exclusively confined to warm-up games

Rugby Stats: Nervous times for Lions still involved with clubs

Many Irish players have full-blooded Pro12 clashes before they join up with squad

Can the Lions afford to omit their most proficient hooker in the set pieces?

If not selected as the starting hooker would Dylan Hartley become disruptive?

What lies ahead for . . . Lions coach, captain, squad balance, and strategy

If Gatland plays both Sexton and Owen Farrell, Lions look a little thin at outhalf

Gerry Thornley picks his Lions squad for New Zealand

Warren Gatland’s task this week is far from easy but it still represents calm before storm

‘Ireland deserve to be recognised as second best in the world’

New Zealand Herald and the English press react to Ireland’s record-crushing victory

Nicking titles has long been a favoured Caledonian pastime

If Lions were picked now, Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell and Jonny Gray would have a seat

Six Nations wipeout does not mean player can’t return with roar for Lions

Earls and Quinlan were named in 2009 squad despite missing tournament for Ireland

Warren Gatland confirmed as British and Irish Lions head coach for 2017

He follows Ian McGeechan as the only man to coach the Lions on back-to-back tours

Backroom staff key if Lions are to achieve the improbable

Lions must let All Blacks’ young stars know something massive is coming their way

Pro12 final: Pat Lam excited by ‘ultimate’ challenge against Leinster

Connacht head coach predicts good contest between an attacking and a defensive team

Connacht report clean bill of health for Pro12 final

‘That’s the shortest, best squad update of the year,’ said Connacht boss Pat Lam

Six Nations: Injury-hit Ireland a team that knows how to win

Ireland may struggle, but under Schmidt this is an emerging team with impressive talent

Mike Phillips announces retirement from international rugby

‘I’ve got some very special memories which I will cherish for the rest of my life’

Ireland's Rugby World Cup review results not to be released publicly

David Nucifora-led team to report back to the union by the end of November

Shane Williams questions Warren Gatland’s Italy selection

Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb both suffered injuries during Wales’ final warm-up

International reaction: Ireland praised for retaining Six Nations title in style

Overseas press hail Ireland’s ability to move up gear in final-day shootout

All-powerful All Blacks and once woeful Wallabies in recovery – we’ve been warned

All things Aussie and Kiwi firmly en vogue and we Irish are prepared: arise and follow Schmidt

O’Driscoll debate continues to rage

Ronan O’Gara describes decision to drop Ireland star as horrific and admits O’Driscoll was choked afterwards

Gatland’s Dricectomy matters – the Lions winning doesn’t

Five minutes after it’s over, it’s gone. The aftertaste of your breakfast has a longer shelf-life

Lions can do the game of rugby in Australia a great service

While the game continues to flourish around the globe, in Australia it is struggling and in need of some help

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