Outhalf’s decision means he will still be eligible to represent Wales

Andy Friend’s side get the required result after nervous display at the Sportsground

Andy Friend’s side will qualify for Champions Cup and Pro14 play-offs with victory

However, Schmidt faces biggest challenge of coaching career to rebuild belief for Japan

Renewed questions for Schmidt and Ireland following a surprisingly ragged performance

‘You have to bank all these tough days. There’s no doubt about it, that was a tough day’

Decision to leave Principality roof open backfired badly for Joe Schmidt's side

Late Larmour try no consolation for Ireland as Warren Gatland wins a third Grand Slam

Ireland won’t lack motivation with Schmidt and Best facing their last Six Nations game

‘We knew we were capable of getting to this point and we are desperate to finish it off’

All-conquering Welsh side close in on Grand Slam ahead of weekend Ireland showdown

Nothing unlucky about it as Warren Gatland’s side hold off Scottish fightback in Edinburgh

The hits keep coming, and will keep on coming and coming, for clever Johnny Sexton

Wales boss says England ‘had no idea what animal was turning up this week’

‘We’ve looked really sharp and the squad are incredibly motivated to kick on’

An England win at the Principality Stadium would as good as decide the Six Nations title

Warren Gatland’s side take French gifts and turn round a 16-point half-time deficit

Unpredictable les bleus will fired up and keen to redeem themselves after Fiji upset

Josh Navidi and Ross Moriarty return to the backrow as Wales look for 10th-straight win

Warren Gatland names a larger 39 man Six Nations squad because of injury concerns

The likes of Lima Sopoaga haven’t always flourished after making the big money move

Saracens close in on quarter-final slot as Glasgow keep their hopes alive

Game visitors lead at half-time but Saracens score six tries in brutal second-half blitz

Visitors travel without current starting Wales outhalf Gareth Anscombe

Warren Gatland’s side will go into the Six Nations in buoyant form

Saracens player replaces Leigh Halfpenny for Cardiff encounter

Wallabies lose for the eighth time in 10 Tests in low-scoring affair

Confusion for players as Cardiff and Glasgow both lined up in blue jerseys at Arms Park

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Edinburgh move off bottom of Conference B after high-scoring win over Benetton

Wake-up call for Johann van Graan’s side as they fail to score a point in the second-half

Gatland makes five changes for the second Test against the Pumas in Santa Fe

Head coach Warren Gatland using Tests against Argentina to assess his options

Blues trail 20-6 at half-time but fight back to secure third title at San Mamés Stadium

Welsh side will be away to the winners of the Leinster v Saracens quarter-final

From Sexton’s drop goal to defence against England it was a campaign of highlights

Azzurri on course for the Wooden Spoon while Wales could finish in second place

If Ireland repeat their impressive possession stats it will set the platform for a home win

Why are Ireland’s oppenents inflicting so much damage with just 33 per cent of the ball?

Joe Schmidt’s side came a rare moment of Welsh profligacy away from a galling defeat