Impact off the bench sees CJ Stander oust Peter O’Mahony

Gatland leaves first Test captain out in Wellington, Henshaw and North out of tour

Iain Henderson to miss out on place in Lions’ second Test squad

Coach suggests Henderson’s yellow might cost him Test place against All Blacks

Lions frustrated with referee but were ultimately outclassed

O’Brien’s try threw the visitors a lifeline but New Zealand’s class told long before the end

All Blacks punish Lions in their garden of Eden

Tourists have their moments but Lions unable to live with All Blacks pace

Owen Farrell set to keep Sexton out of Lions test team

Peter O’Mahony still likely to captain Lions against All Blacks on Saturday

Chiefs 6 Lions 34: Five talking points

Creativity still an issue, did any of the Irish do enough for test selection and give the Haka a rest

Lions 22 Highlanders 23: Five talking points from Dunedin

The backrow and frontrow places are up for grabs while Webb stakes a serious claim

Gordon D’Arcy: No variation if everyone plays the same

Rather than quick ball, Lions seek contact, which is tough to resource

Conor Murray is back and kickstarts Lions’ resurgence in Christchurch

Scrumhalf links well with Owen Farrell to boss the game for the tourists

Rusty Lions struggle to get into the groove

Captain Sam Warburton acknowledges the need for improvement after shaky first outing

Kiwi press react: Lions reach ‘unimaginable levels of mediocrity’

New Zealand media deliver scathing verdict on tourists after narrow opening victory

Lions Tour: Leinster and Saracens defeats to help cause

Availability of key personnel Sexton, Biggar and Farrell a big bonus for Warren Gatland

Gerry Thornley picks his Lions squad for New Zealand

Warren Gatland’s task this week is far from easy but it still represents calm before storm

George North's double sees Irish title hopes go south

Familiar Welsh tactics help smother the Ireland team at the Principality Stadium

Welsh lineout adds up for Ireland’s Iain Henderson

Hooker Ken Owens hasn’t missed a single target from his throws in the Six Nations

Gerry Thornley: Simmering Six Nations nears boiling point

Tournament about to open up as weather improves and teams chase bonus points

Gerry Thornley: Merchants of doom wide of mark in 2016

Season turned on Connacht’s daring and unlikely success and will go down in history

New era but same old outcome as All Blacks grind down Wales

Eden Park remains a fortress as plucky tourists miss a chance to make history

England hold off fast-finishing Wales to keep Grand Slam hopes alive

Two late tries lead to nervous end for Eddie Jones’s side at Twickenham

Gordon D’Arcy: Evidence Ireland adding a new attacking dimension to game

Tribute to Paulie’s legacy came with collective performance against Wales

Johnny Sexton’s ability to play hurt saves Ireland’s skin

Outhalf lands crucial penalty moments after two heavy collisions in quick succession

Seán O’Brien ready to step in to a leadership role for Ireland

Ireland’s Rhys Ruddock eager to make mark against old friends

Leinster flanker has never played against Wales, the country his father led to Grand Slam

Brutal South Africa a bridge too far for valiant Wales

Warren Gatland’s side are just edged out by Boks in gruesome battle at Twickenham

Wales’ walking wounded can tough it out against Fiji

Loss of Nemani Nadolo and Nikola Matawalu to prove a major blow for Pacific Islanders

Gordon D’Arcy: Burgess is blunder that could bury England

Bath centre lacks the sense of timing required to be effective at international level

Wounded Wales go to well and find just enough to quench home fires

Warren Gatland’s men overcome steep odds after England fail to convert superiority

Slick Ireland show their greater strength in depth

Impressive display bore hallmarks of a squad well-coached by Joe Schmidt

Ireland ease to impressive warm-up win over ragged Wales

O’Donnell and Trimble injuries mar dominant showing from Schmidt’s men in Cardiff

Ireland back to business with first warm-up match against Wales

World Cup hopefuls get opportunity to seize moment in front of capacity crowd

Munster drive home advantage as Connacht do them a favour

Anthony Foley’s side home to Ospreys in semi-finals after Connacht hold Welsh side to three tries

Gerry Thornley: Six Nations XV, team of the tournament

Six Irish make team of tournament joined by players from France, England and Wales

Defence coach Shaun Edwards behind masterclass

Wales coaching staff got tactical drop on Joe Schmidt before match began

Ireland’s Grand ambition folds under pressure

Team betrayed hints of panic as they were forced to chase the game

Ireland expect tough battle chasing 11th successive win

Wales have not lost two home games in the same Six Nations campaign since 2003

Joe Schmidt’s Ireland now more than the sum of their parts

The unique Paul O’Connell winning his 100th cap makes this an extra-special occasion

Joseph strikes as England draw first blood in Six Nations

Bath centre caps dynamic display with brilliant second-half score against Wales

Six Nations title is still within Ireland’s grasp

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

Best says Brian O’Driscoll epitomised how everyone played part in great team effort

‘He didn’t go out of his way to make a point, he just did what he always does and that’s play unbelievably well’

Legacy of a divisive Lions tour adds spice as rivalry with Wales renewed

The treatment of Brian O’Driscoll by Warren Gatland is just one subplot

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