The IRFU’s role in the sport’s dealings with with South Africa is not one to be proud of

Easterby believes ‘phenomenal athlete’ James Ryan will become ‘one of the greats’

Dual playmakers Mo’unga and Barrett give defending champions buckets of options

How far can Ireland go, who are the likely winners, and the players set to light up Japan

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

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen pleased with where his side are in terms of injuries

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

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

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years

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

Rugby correspondent runs the rule over the season for Ireland and the four provinces

In battles like these you need to get away with whatever you can

Australian star runs in 60th career Super Rugby try to set new mark

As New Zealand rugby feels talent drain to the north, Ronan O’Gara is embraced down south

This budget bought a bright house by the sea, semis in the suburbs and a D4 apartment

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

Schmidt now set to prepare for defence of the Six Nations – then comes the hurdle of World Cup

The Ireland outhalf would be a worthy winner but faces competition from the likes of Beauden Barrett

All Black took four months away from game after five concussions and failed HIA

Two-year deal worth over €1.7m proved irresistible for new Wasps outhalf

Australia coach under mounting pressure after five defeats in six games

Defeat to Australia last week proved a bitter pill – although it was his first loss in 24 games

Outhalf calls for an improved display from Ireland to really test Australia’s mettle

Heaslip, Bowe and Trimble among those to bow out after hugely successful careers

From club level up to Lions’ tours, Wales’ head coach has enjoyed substantial success

Popular figure determined to end his period with Munster by claiming silverware

Wales star was already sidelined following a neck operation and may not return this season

Peter O’Mahony embraces the high-stakes pressure that comes with the modern game

Late decision to downgrade penalty offence a brave but questionable call

Warren Gatland’s side weather ferocious All Blacks storm to earn a 15-15 draw in Auckland

Ireland and Lions backrow: ‘This is the biggest game I’ve ever been involved in’

Devil is in the detail for Irish Lions working behind the scenes in New Zealand

Looking back at the 10 times when the series was still alive going into the final game

Sam Cane excelled but Beauden Barrett misfired and SBW tarnished his legacy

All Blacks reduced to 14-men in 25th minute as Sonny Bill Williams sent off

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

Individual brilliance from Codie Taylor and Beauden Barrett sum up difference in skill

Wales star confident the tourists can benefit from lessons learned in first Test defeat

‘We’re not just a team that play fantasy rugby. We play down and dirty rugby too’

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