Wayne Pivac urges Wales to stay strong after dire Six Nations campaign
Last year’s winners were beaten by Italy and secured just one victory in championship
What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads
It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?
Ireland weather the storm to see off Wales
A much improved performance is rewarded with a bonus point win in Dublin
Well-scripted send-off that ticked all the right boxes for Ireland
Applause for Rory Best and Joe Schmidt’s last home game felt even sweeter with a win
Ireland go to number one with win over Wales
Ireland mark Joe Schmidt’s final game in Dublin with nine-point win
Joe Schmidt’s side prepare to crash Welsh Grand Slam party
Tadhg Beirne to make Six Nations debut while O’Brien and Kearney return
Scarlets and Leicester look to kickstart their campaign
No Welsh team has triumphed at Welford Road against the Tigers
Connacht hold their nerve for home win over Scarlets
Centre Bundee Aki is man of the match yet it could easily have been outhalf Jack Carty or scrumhalf Kieran Marmion
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)
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
Scarlets’ chances against Bath dented after loss of Halfpenny and McNicholl
Welsh side already without key players ahead of pivotal Champions Cup fixture
In-form Scarlets a daunting assignment for Ulster
Reigning champions have three Lions available against depleted home side in Belfast
Bittersweet moment for Munster as summit comes into sight
Departing Francis Saili enlivens team in Pro12 semi-final win over Ospreys
Home comforts to help Munster clip Ospreys’ wings
Returning Lions boost Welsh club’s chances but home side should triumph in semi-final
Referee the only concern as Schmidt names expected team
‘I haven’t had any conversations with Wayne,’ Schmidt said on Wednesday
Six Nations team by team guide: Wales
Fixtures fall nicely and Rob Howley has form as coach, but lack of creativity a weakness
Weekend European Champions Cup previews
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