Gloucester defeat Edinburgh to claim European Challenge Cup

Billy Twelvetrees’s side revives Champions Cup qualification hopes at the expense of Sale and Harlequins

Mils Muliaina needs to deliver as Connacht face daunting task

Fullback returns after injury-broken season for Challenge Cup quarter-final

Mils Muliaina and Robbie Henshaw return for Connacht

Ireland Six Nations hero Henshaw takes number 12 shirt for trip to Gloucester

How Ireland have closed the gap on the superpowers of world rugby

Schmidt’s men boast a level of mutual understanding that is helping them outperform rivals

Ireland to receive Six Nations replica trophy if triumphant

Real mccoy will be at Twickenham meaning Wales would go trophyless until Sunday

Wales forced into two changes for Italy clash

Frontrow crisis means Aaron Jarvis and uncapped Rob Evans start against strong Italy pack

Italian injuries may hurt Ireland’s title chances

Ireland have a clean bill of health but Italy may miss their captain Sergio Parisse

Wales prop Samson Lee forced out of Scotland tie

Frontrow was unable to complete final component of return to play protocols

Topic of concussion raises its head again after opening weekend

Ireland wait on Rory Best but no return to training until protocol fulfilled

World Rugby accepts WRU explanation of George North concussion

Player should have come off but WRU cleared of blame as new prevention measures announced

Old familiar faces with a sprinkling of new the likely recipe for Italian coach Jacques Brunel

Search for the right balance and an improvement in offensive efficiency a must for Italy

Gatland angling for a psychological edge

Picking side early gives the Wales coach freedom to speculate on England’s line-up

Gareth Anscombe named in Wales Six Nations squad

James Hook and Adam Jones excluded signalling the end of their international careers

Munster must adjust as Allianz Park poses own challenges

Saracens home pitch one of the obstacles in next European Champions Cup clash

Gethin Jenkins returns for Wales as they face ‘physical battle’ with South Africa

Gatland makes three changes in search of landmark victory over the Springboks

Wales welcome back Jonathan Davies for All Black clash

Centre will reslume his potent partnership with fellow Lion, Jamie Roberts

North the centre of attention for Wales

Northampton star selected at outside centre for Saturday’s match against Australia

Former Munster assistant Fisher confirmed as Gloucester coach

Laurie Fisher will team up with David Humphreys at Gloucester

England claim first Triple Crown in 11 years at Twickenham

Stuart Lancaster’s side keep championship hopes alive by ending Welsh reign

Six Nations title is still within Ireland’s grasp

Winning the title and being crowned European champions would not be too shabby

Ian Evans looking at Six Nations ban

Ospreys lock could be suspended for 12 weeks after last night’s stamp on Mike McCarthy

Welsh Rugby Union to offer regions new deal

Timetable of discussion drawn up ahead of January 31st deadline

Australia record ninth straight victory over Wales

Quade Cooper inspirational as Wallabies complete tour with victory

Alex Cuthbert returns to Wales side

Warren Gatland calls on Cardiff Blues wing who missed first three tests with an ankle injury

Back to his Best after the worst of days

Ulster hooker bounces back from Lions tour with spring in his step for autumn Tests

Cardiff captain Rees to undergo testicular surgery

Former Lions hooker set for enforced spell away from game

Northampton kick-start their campaign with a priceless victory

Opening exchanges prove one-sided as Northampton take charge

Alun-Wyn Jones confident that Ospreys can hold their own

Lions star says Welsh club won’t be a sideshow in Europe this season

Biggar’s haul earns comfortable win for Ospreys

Connacht outgunned at the Sportsground as outhalf scores 18 points

Lions shred Wallabies in first series win since 1997

Gerry Thornley reports from Sydney

Gatland hopes his big gambles pays off for the Lions

Wallabies more likely to produce a moment of magic to win the series

Lions keen to move on from ‘Wednesday’s’ O’Driscoll story

Rowntree says no injury concerns ahead of final test

Wallabies keep series alive with last-gasp win over Lions

Roles reversed in Melbourne as Halfpenny misses late kick for victory after Ashley-Cooper’s crucial try

Deans keeps faith with O’Connor for second test

Wallabies coach keeps converted winger at outhalf for second match of series against the Lions

Lions dirt-trackers show plenty of fight against Rebels

Sean O’Brien one of the standout performers in final midweek game of Lions tour of Australia

Austin Healey laments the loss of Paul O’Connell

The television rugby analyst recalls how Brian O’Driscoll has changed his game since 2001 Lions tour

Rebels game a last chance for some Lions, a last hurrah for others

Lions team bolstered by return of Tuilagi and should have the requisite fire-power

Lions derailed by Brumbies in Canberra

Lineout a mess as basics let the tourists down days ahead of the crucial first Test

Halfpenny leads Lions to Waratahs win

Wales fullback scores 30 points as tourists impress against serious opposition, but Roberts injury will concern management

Zebo likely to see Lions action this weekend

Wing Tommy Bowe still hopeful of return for second game againt Wallabies on June 29th

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