Leo Cullen agrees one-year rolling extension as Leinster secure coaching ticket

Head coach turned down two-year deal due to ‘personal circumstances’

All eyes on Tadhg Furlong as Leinster travel to Llanelli

Ireland and Lions tighthead makes return against the Scarlets on Saturday night

Rugby Stats: Ruddock and Coombes tick all the boxes for Ireland squad inclusion

Backrow duo have enjoyed fine seasons and must be on Andy Farrell’s Six Nations radar

Tadhg Furlong set for return to rugby after lengthy absence

The 28-year-old has not played since the Six Nations defeat to England last February

Robin McBryde knows how much of a threat Saracens will pose

Leinster scrum coach also praised Andrew Porter’s improvement in the scrum

Rugby Statistics: Leinster's lineout proves effective if not always clinical

Munster were faultless at the lineout but set-piece reaped rewards for the winners

Leinster return in style but have plenty of room for improvement

Robin McBryde admits champions elect need to tighten up their set-piece ahead of Ulster

Leinster primed to pick up where they left off as Munster come to town

Jack Conan returns to the Leinster backrow as Munster unveil new South African duo

The Offload: Joe Schmidt the influencer is due a second act

Rugby returns in 12 days and fans are keen to see Ryan Baird and Dan Leavy in action

Robin McBryde: Farrell will be judged on results, not style

Leinster scrum coach says belief will be key to Ireland’s chances of beating England

No firm date set yet for Sexton’s return to action for Leinster

Gibson-Park recovered from illness and returns to squad for Saturday's Connacht clash

Robin McBryde enthusiastic about fresh Leinster challenge

Former Wales international hooker was part of Welsh coaching team for 13 years

Gerry Thornley: Wales have Grand Slam but Irish rugby has grand plan

All four Irish provinces have qualified for Pro14 playoffs, but no Welsh side in last six

Robin McBryde to join Leinster coaching staff after RWC

Former hooker replaces John Fogarty after 13 years as part of the Welsh national set-up

McBryde says Wales facing ‘arguably the best side in world rugby’

Assistant coach says Welsh discipline must improve from Scotland game

England lock Maro Itoje out of Wales showdown in Cardiff

Leigh Halfpenny and Dan Biggar both training with Wales ahead of game

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

Liam Toland: Wales are greatest threat to Ireland's Grand Slam ambitions

Andrew Porter faces baptism of fire against Dragons as scrums could prove crucial

Wales back to full strength ahead of Ireland encounter in Dublin

Warren Gatland will have a full hand to pick from for Saturday’s Six Nations clash

Eddie Jones slams Alun Wyn Jones’s behaviour during Scotland win

England coach accuses Welsh captain of compromising referee Gaüzère’s integrity

Principality Stadium roof closed for Ireland’s clash with Wales

Meanwhile, Sam Warburton is well aware that Wales have a point to prove on Friday

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

George North a doubt for Wales’ encounter with England

Defence coach Robin McBryde reveals Welsh will speak to referee before game in Cardiff

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

Wales determined to show what they can do against South Africa

Springboks captain Adriaan Strauss accepts team needs to raise their standard following dismal run of results

Rob Howley to lead Wales during Warren Gatland’s Lions sabbatical

Former Welsh scrum-half reprises the role he took during 2013 Lions tour down under

Warren Gatland wants coaching staff to remain until ‘at least 2019’

‘I want Wales to continue to benefit from that level of skill and excellence in years ahead’

Wales left to scrape barrel for backs but Henson not in line for recall

Liam Williams was 10th back to be ruled out of Warren Gatland’s World Cup squad

Wales move to tackle issues around scrum and breakdown

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde reveals forwards held clear-the-air meeting as to how to play referees

Wales boosted after George North comes through contact session

Winger wasn’t risked in Ireland warm-up game as he continues concussion recovery

Ireland to receive Six Nations replica trophy if triumphant

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

Ireland v Wales: Where the tactical battle will be won

Robin McBryde, Shane Williams and Victor Costello try to predict where and how the Six Nations match at the Millennium Stadium will be won

Rhys Webb brings fresh twist to Warrenball at scrumhalf for Wales

Warren Gatland prefers Ospreys pivot over long-time number 9 Mike Phillips

Simon Easterby happy to be wearing the green once again

The chance to work with Ireland coach Joe Schmidt was a huge factor in him accepting the position of forwards’ coach

England plan to use Manu Tuilagi as ‘wrecking ball’ against Italy

Wales fear Gethin Jenkins has become a ‘marked man’ in Test rugby

Ireland defeat “pretty painful” - McBryde

Wales coach Warren Gatland expected to play George North in the centre

George North set to fill Wales’ midfield gap against France

Winger set to partner Jamie Roberts for Friday night clash in Cardiff

Wales look to Mike Phillips as they try to improve record against South Africa

Home side have a dismal record against Southern Hemisphere ‘big three’

Welsh captaincy up for grabs

Ryan Jones to miss match against England after scans reveal broken in shoulder

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