World Cup history and versatility point to gamble on Carbery

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton not at heights of 2018 but are primed for World Cup tilt

New dad Stander living the dream as World Cup beckons

Munster man and his Ireland team-mates braced for a big and bruising England

Back in Black: New Zealand’s 36-0 win leaves Wallabies thunderstruck

All Blacks were on a highway to hell, but their World Cup outlook is now a whole lotta rosy

Matt Williams: How Australia went back to the future to show New Zealand fallibility

Gainline theory has been knocking around for 90 years, but done right it’s still mighty effective

The Story of Rugby: How an elite took possession of the game and didn’t let go

Review: RTÉ’s history of the game pulls no punches, tackling colonialism, class war and sexism

Gerry Thornley: Uneasy lies New Zealand’s World Cup crown

Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?

Gerry Thornley: Hemispheres take different routes to global collision in Japan

Six Nations left Ireland with plenty to ponder as they prepare for their warm-up games

Fired-up Saracens have the bit between their teeth once again

Key figures in the pack that bullied Ireland at the Aviva now have Munster in their sights

Matt Williams: Ireland need to win at all costs

Result of Six Nations decider in Wales could set course for team’s chances at World Cup

The Offload: There is no place to hide for an out-of-form nine

Mutual respect is obvious as Martin Johnson and Paul O’Connell means good TV

Gordon D’Arcy: Farrell’s way of playing will bring Ireland in a new direction

Farrell and Lancaster helping to ensure Ireland have never been in better shape

Ronan O’Gara: The world's most interesting young coach

Former Ireland outhalf’s time with Crusaders helping him to master his new trade

Munster will have regrets despite earning bonus point

Leinster seal place in last eight of Champions Cup and ensure a home quarter-final

France 2023: ‘This is not the World Cup of Bernard Laporte’

Whatever he might say, French rugby’s wily president is an absolute master politician

Joel Stransky hits out at ‘old boys club’ after RWC vote

There were mixed feelings in South Africa after they were snubbed in 2023 voting

RWC 19: Ireland could make quarter-finals in one piece this time

Analysis: Possible last eight meeting with Springboks would not faze Joe Schmidt’s side

Matt Williams: Ireland’s inconsistency stems from lack of trust

If Joe Schmidt’s team don’t improve, this powerful England side will demolish them

5G: Is latest technological revolution already a missed opportunity?

The perceived need for speed is pulling 5G away from its game-changing promises

Gordon D'Arcy: Schmidt’s vision another bonus for Ireland

Joe Schmidt saw it coming: a try isn’t worth five points any more – it’s a quarter of a bonus point

Gordon D’Arcy: Sexton helped build winning culture at Racing

Ireland outhalf laid the runway for Dan Carter’s smooth landing in Paris

Matt Williams: Joe Schmidt can make the most of loss

With proper evaluation losing games can benefit Ireland going forward

Stephen Moore knows gold only comes from digging deep

Wallaby hooker left Ireland as child when GP father took job in Queensland mining town

Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battle

Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final

Steve Hansen fully aware of threat South Africans pose

All Blacks coach knows last three meetings with the Boks have all been one-score games

Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strength

Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa

South Africa aim to bounce back as redemption beckons against Samoa

Springboks accept loss to Japan but say it is now time to move on and face up to reality

Matt Williams: New Zealand still the best, but not by much

New Zealand are team in decline, while Springboks are sleeping giants of tournament

France straining under the yoke of Saint-André’s tactical straitjacket

Inconsistent selection and brutish, forward-orientated tactics testing the patience of the French fans

All Blacks look to make history in Bledisloe Cup match

New Zealand seek to establish longest winning sequence in history of Test rugby with 18th successive win in Rugby Championship opener against Australia

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