Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray reunited for Wales clash

Andy Farrell says players are ‘raring to go’ for final World Cup warm-up game against Wales

Beating Wales was a tonic for the troops, but the big battles lie ahead

Solid performance in Cardiff has restored Ireland’s feel-good factor – almost

Warren Gatland names 31-man Wales Rugby World Cup squad

Secondrow Cory Hill selected despite being on the comeback trail from a fractured leg

Wales 17 Ireland 22: Five things we learned

Will Addison and Andrew Conway make persuasive cases for inclusion in World Cup squad

Ireland get green machine back on the road

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

Gerry Thornley: RWC dreams will be sealed or shredded in Cardiff

It’s Wales’s last home game before Japan, and Ireland’s shot at some redemption

Wales outhalf Gareth Anscombe ruled out of World Cup with ACL injury

Grand Slam champions suffer second major injury blow after playmaker suffers knee injury

Scarlets keep Munster at bay thanks to defensive masterclass

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

Munster can maintain momentum as Scannell set for landmark appearance

Pro14 preview: Scarlets v Munster, Parc y Scarlets (5.0, live on TG4, Premier Sports 2)

Scott Williams set to miss rest of Six Nations with back injury

Centre has been released back to Ospreys to continue rehab

Moriarty fitness a boon for Wales ahead of gruelling France opener

Number eight’s return from concussion will ease Gatland’s backrow injury worries

Davies and Williams back in the frame for Wales

Davies and Willams back in training after overcoming injuries

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

Wales survive Tonga rally to score seven tries unanswered

The teams were level 24-24 in the second half before the hosts opened up in 10-try romp

Scarlets and Leicester look to kickstart their campaign

No Welsh team has triumphed at Welford Road against the Tigers

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Aki and Carty lead Connacht to impressive win over Scarlets

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

Robin Copeland set for Connacht debut as Bundee Aki makes first start

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Scarlets, Sportsground (5.15, live on TG4, Premier Sports)

Shaky start for Ulster as they strike lucky against Scarlets

Pro14: After some costly errors, McFarland’s men bag winning score right at the death

Cooney gets Ulster off to the perfect start

Scrumhalf kicks late penalty to get Dan McFarland's side over the line against Scarlets

Leinster strongly represented on Pro14 awards night

Cullen claims coach’s award while five of the province’s players chosen on ‘dream team’

Hill and Wales aiming to seal first series win in Argentina since 1999

Gatland makes five changes for the second Test against the Pumas in Santa Fe

Wales tell Patchell to ‘get back on the horse’ after Twickenham

Head coach Warren Gatland using Tests against Argentina to assess his options

Sexton’s masterclass ensures Nacewa bows out on a perfect note

Leinster prove their status as the best team in Europe with a swashbuckling display

Leinster secure historic double to cap greatest ever season

Late tries flatter Scarlets as they are well beaten in Pro14 final at the Aviva Stadium

Isa Nacewa starts as Leinster name Pro14 final team

Ross Byrne drops out of squad as Leinster and Scarlets name their XVs for Aviva clash

Scarlets time peak to perfection to leave Glasgow in their wake

Defending champions back in Pro 14 final after Scotstoun victory

Warriors will need to take a clinical approach against Scarlets

Defending Pro14 champions won’t be cowed by hostile venue, but Scots could shade this

Irrepressible Leinster storm into Champions Cup final

Leinster make hay in Dublin sunshine as Scarlets blown away

Gerry Thornley: Leinster have enough to take the final step

Ireland blueprint could suit Cullen’s men as they seek to overcome potent Scarlets

Scarlets set on ‘creating history’ in Aviva showdown

After 11-year wait to be European semi-finalists they aim to be first Welsh winners

Rugby Statistics: Leinster must beware flying Scarlets out wide

Halfpenny and Sexton set for battle off the tee - but Maxime Machenaud leads the way

Scarlets must bring their A-game to Aviva, says Rhys Patchell

Welsh side know they have to keep up stunning play against Leinster to reach final

Robbie Henshaw may return for Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final

Centre injured in Six Nations close to being fit enough for Scarlets encounter, says Cullen

Scarlets embracing Wayne’s world to good effect

Pivac has added defensive solidity and nous to a side with an impressive running game

Scarlets overcome nervy start to end La Rochelle’s European dream

Welsh side will be away to the winners of the Leinster v Saracens quarter-final

Efficient Munster quell Scarlets’ fire at Thomond Park

Defending champions made to pay for first half profligacy as province turn the screw

Scarlets will pose a major test for depleted Munster

Absence of a string of big names puts additional pressure on Van Graan’s charges

Scotland v England: Eddie Jones gives mind games a rest

England coach avoids phoney war as he makes one change for Scotland match

Dan Biggar’s recall illustrates Wales planning for physical game

Warren Gatland admits Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray will be put under pressure

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