English Premiership stars could arrive late to World Cup squads
Wales and Scotland could be heavily hit as league hold back players until mid-August
Wales and Scotland could be heavily hit as league hold back players until mid-August
Ireland’s reliance on multi-phase approach – and on Sexton and Murray – is a weakness
Welsh side already without key players ahead of pivotal Champions Cup fixture
Gatland only permitted to select two players from clubs outside of Wales from 2019
Les Bleus ensured that Ireland remained in top tier for World Cup draw, even before Aviva win
Familiar Welsh tactics help smother the Ireland team at the Principality Stadium
John O’Sullivan runs the rule over a victorious Welsh side at the Millennium Stadium
We run the rule over the Welsh selection
Taulupe Faletau and Luke Charteris will again be among the replacements in Cardiff
Garry Ringrose set to hold off challenge of the returning Jared Payne at outside centre
Hooker Ken Owens hasn’t missed a single target from his throws in the Six Nations
Wales defence coach a big admirer of Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray
Ireland have been incredibly disciplined in reducing the penalty count against them
Vern Cotter’s side head to Twickenham with the Triple Crown in their sights
Eddie Jones says he is not bothered either way ahead of Saturday’s game
‘They’re a country of three million people. There seems to be some sort of thing there’
Robin McBryde confirms Bath duo ruled out of Sunday’s clash with Italy in Rome
18-year-old winger among replacements as Rob Howley makes 10 changes to starting XV
Outhalf scores 26 points as New Zealand dish out hammering to Warren Gatland’s tourists
Ireland outhalf laid the runway for Dan Carter’s smooth landing in Paris
The likes of Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola can give tourists a chance on toughest of tours
Warren Gatland’s side secure a second place spot after nine-try rout in Cardiff
Warren Gatland recalls scrumhalf who missed last year’s World Cup through injury
Outhalf lands crucial penalty moments after two heavy collisions in quick succession
Ireland management awaiting results of scan to verify extent of hamstring damage
24-year-old to leave Newport Gwent Dragons for the Rec at the end of the season
Warren Gatland’s side find themselves unable to translate try-scoring chances into points
Warren Gatland’s side are just edged out by Boks in gruesome battle at Twickenham
Saulo was cited for stamping on the head of Wales lock Luke Charteris on Thursday
Free-spirited Fiji run in stunning try at Millennium Stadium
Loss of Nemani Nadolo and Nikola Matawalu to prove a major blow for Pacific Islanders
Warren Gatland’s men overcome steep odds after England fail to convert superiority
Warren Gatland has included 13 foreign-based players in 47-man party
Statistics provide great insight but can be dangerous in the wrong hands
Saracens in good nick too, and could be the one English club to progress to semi-finals
‘It’s who they run at, and they decided to run at me quite a lot’
Joe Schmidt will need to address counter-attack policy, offloads and the ability to come from behind
Team betrayed hints of panic as they were forced to chase the game
Wales could yet claim Six Nations title with a hefty victory over Italy in Rome
Ireland unable to break down ferocious Welsh defence as they lose 23-16 in Cardiff
‘We probably lost the battle in the air and we got slow ruck ball in that second half’
Wales possess a far superior breakdown to what Ireland have faced thus far
Lock is not getting caught up in Grand Slam hype and wants to improve his performances
Joe Schmidt’s side have carried the ball and passed more than any other team in the championship
Backrow went off in second half of game at Stade de France
Saint-André recalls Parra and drops Bastareaud while Papé appeals ban
James Hook and Adam Jones excluded signalling the end of their international careers
Northampton star selected at outside centre for Saturday’s match against Australia
‘The deal for him is simple. Either he signs and ends his career here or he returns to Ireland’
Wales centre admits Top 14 is ‘crazy competitive’ but he’s not complaining
Stuart Lancaster’s side keep championship hopes alive by ending Welsh reign
Jake Ball comes into the team for the game against England at Twickenham on Sunday
Winger set to partner Jamie Roberts for Friday night clash in Cardiff
Wales skipper one of three changes to Warren Gatland’s side for Saturday’s match in Dublin
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