Townsend gets wish; Gloucester match-up to savour; By the numbers; Word of mouth

The likes of Louis Reez-Zammit can spark the imagination of the casual observer

Six-try display gets stung England’s Six Nations challenge back on track at Twickenham

First Twickenham win in 38 years was deserved. Any other result would have been a travesty

Eddie Jones’s formidable side are the team to beat in this year’s competition

His footwork, pace, strength and ability to beat defenders make him a potent finisher

Bookies rate France as second favourites to win with Ireland third most likely winners

Preparation hasn’t been ideal but Eddie Jones has plenty of winners at his disposal

Ulster enjoy an excellent record against English Premiership sides

Skipper Johnny Sexton will return to lead side for Aviva stadium clash

Rugby union has become harder to watch as more teams favour contact over creativity

Gerry Thornley looks at four key areas in need of improvement ahead of the Six Nations

What might simply look like a poor throw is more often than not a deeper system failure

Ireland’s captain defends Kelleher and refuses to stew over misses opportunities

Ireland had plenty of ball but no answers to hosts’ John Mitchell-inspired rearguard

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks after Ireland's latest defeat at Twickenham

England’s brilliant defensive performance secures fourth straight win over Ireland

Improved performance from February defeat could prove vital come next year’s Six Nations

Our rugby correspondent looks at the players who impressed in this year’s fractured tournament

Eddie Jones has named his XV to face Italy in Saturday’s final round of the Six Nations

Affability doesn’t always work while Eddie Jones’ rants need to be tackled

Having recovered from his latest injury setback, winger prioritising a return to action with Leinster

Dangerous ruck tackles by Toner and Ryan were not picked up or reviewed by officials

Andy Farrell's Ireland travel to the lions’ den on Sunday with the Triple Crown up for grabs

If Ireland are to win at Twickenham then most likely it will be a white knuckle ride

John O’Sullivan has a look at Eddie Jones’s side for Sunday’s big clash at Twickenham

Injury to George Furbank forces England to reshuffle back three for Sunday’s clash

Visits of Bono and O’Connell set to further imbue a sense of unity and purpose in squad

England have already lost Billy Vunipola to a broken arm

Leicester Tigers’ winger is a lethal finisher and Ireland must deny him any space

Fabien Galthié’s Les Bleus reborn at Stade de France as they blow Six Nations wide open

Ireland coach: ‘I thought we thoroughly deserved the win. It was a tough old Test match’

Eddie Jones has picked Northampton Saints fullback to start Six Nations opener

Winger from a township in the rural Eastern Cape becomes first South African to score a try in a World Cup final

South African-born doctor looking to be part of third triumph at a Rugby World Cup

Defence coach John Mitchell says final will be meeting of world’s two most powerful sides

Mako Vunipola and Jack Nowell both set to make their comebacks from the bench

Winger grateful Schmidt gave him chance to ‘put a few wrongs right’ against Wales

Ireland coach confirms outhalf just ‘a little bit stiff and sore’ after setback in training

Much for Schmidt to ponder after a humiliating and potentially damaging outing