Ireland get green machine back on the road

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

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

Wales eye clean sweep after victory over injury-hit Scotland

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

Scarlets keep Munster at bay thanks to defensive masterclass

Johann van Graan’s side dominate possession but can only manage losing bonus point

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

Scarlets and Leicester look to kickstart their campaign

No Welsh team has triumphed at Welford Road against the Tigers

Gatland names two rookies in Wales squad

Jonah Holmes and Luke Morgan included in squad for autumn internationals

Aki and Carty lead Connacht to impressive win over Scarlets

Returning Ireland centre impresses as outhalf knocks over 18 points at Sportsground

Leinster come unstuck against Scarlets

Scarlets exact revenge for defeat in last season’s Pro14 final to their Irish opponents

Ireland v Wales: Expect lots of hits and very few misses

Ireland’s reliance on multi-phase approach – and on Sexton and Murray – is a weakness

Gerry Thornley: Dublin visit holds no fears for Wales

Back to full strength, Gatland’s underdogs will be confident they have Ireland’s measure

Wales’ injury list mounts as Rhys Webb ruled out of Six Nations

Wales could now be without up to nine players for opening game against Scotland

Australia complete first Test thrashing of England

Warner and Bancroft steer hosts home to secure resounding 10-wicket win at Gabba

England on the brink as Australia dominate in Brisbane

Hosts need another 56 to take first Test after Lyon, Starc and Warner torment tourists

All Blacks snuff out Welsh resistance in Cardiff

Wales’ long wait for a victory over New Zealand continues

Joe Root’s attention to detail reaping early Ashes rewards

Captain has left no stone unturned in Australia and England are making the most of it

Smith stabilises Australia after England take four early wickets

First Test day two: Australia 165-4; England 302 after intriguing second day at the Gabba

England put suspensions aside to win 4-0 over West Indies

Eoin Morgan’s men win despite missing Ben Stokes and Alex Hales over Bristol altercation

Munster and Scarlets will give Pro12 the finale it deserves

Decider may not pack Aviva to the rafters, but it will bring two in-form teams together

Pivac: Ending Leinster’s home record a massive challenge

Scarlets coach hopeful Leinster castaway Tadhg Beirne will shine in Pro12 semi-final

Leo Cullen says urge to entertain part of Leinster’s DNA

Coach stresses team will stick to their adventurous game plan against Scarlets

Ireland make the home of cricket a home from home

Porterfield’s side give a far better account of themselves in front of 5,000 Irish at Lord’s

England too good but Ireland hold their own on Lord’s debut

Eoin Morgan’s side post imposing total before visitors’ chase fades in the sunshine

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

George North's double sees Irish title hopes go south

Familiar Welsh tactics help smother the Ireland team at the Principality Stadium

Wales 22 Ireland 9: Wales player ratings

John O’Sullivan runs the rule over a victorious Welsh side at the Millennium Stadium

Wales v Ireland - Player profiles of the Wales starting XV

We run the rule over the Welsh selection

Wales resist the urge to change for Irish visit

Taulupe Faletau and Luke Charteris will again be among the replacements in Cardiff

Welsh lineout adds up for Ireland’s Iain Henderson

Hooker Ken Owens hasn’t missed a single target from his throws in the Six Nations

Wales players warned to raise game or face pain of missing out on Lions

Gatland’s flying visit to training camp concentrates minds ahead of Ireland clash

Rugby Stats: Ireland need to rule the skies against Wales

Hooker Ken Owens has 100% success rate in the Six Nations but Devin Toner is in form

2017 Six Nations Round Two: The team of the week

Despite defeat in Cardiff Wales dominate the XV after a number of standout performances

Taulupe Faletau and Luke Charteris to miss Wales Six Nations opener

Robin McBryde confirms Bath duo ruled out of Sunday’s clash with Italy in Rome

Eoin Morgan’s heroic century not enough as India clinch series

England skipper’s 102 came after tons from Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni

Gerry Thornley: High tackle rule should not be an experiment

World Rugby must be more proactive if it doesn’t want edict cursed with inconsistency

Karun Nair scores 303 as India heap misery on England

Alaistar Cook’s side conceded their highest ever total of 759 for seven in test history

India pile on runs and misery as England toil in Chennai

Opener KL Rahul falls one run short of a double century

England facing prospect of a dismal dead rubber in Chennai

Captain Virat Kohli’s double century helps put India in control

Shaun Edwards: Wales can learn from Ireland’s example

Defence coach saw his side suffer chastening first autumn defeat against Australia

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