Brutal, comprehensive nature of defeat to England will leave lingering emotional scars

The former policeman has always known the value of listening on the way to the top

Ireland coach: ‘We will adapt to what we think is going to best suit us and best combat them’

‘I think there’s about 67 if the eligibility and things like that changed’

The All Blacks defied the humid conditions for their second win in as many matches

New Zealand win the 2011 Rugby World Cup thanks to penalty scored by back-up outhalf

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

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

Steve Hansen’s side are bidding to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a third-straight time

Gatland’s decision to take the job has the full support of the Lions hierarchy

Schmidt’s exit and the slump in form of Sexton, Murray and Best has changed something

He has been part of the team’s coaching staff as head coach or assistant coach since 2004

Growing realisation in England that the man they sacked in 2015 is a top class coach

‘He’s keeping everyone in the right frame of mind and everyone on their toes’

New Zealand coach: ‘I decided before I left that I was going to make an announcement’

No bad blood between the pair as they meet in Dublin ahead of November internationals

Experience gleaned against Wallabies in first test will prove beneficial to development of outhalf

Leinster and Munster have thrived as regions struggled in the continental wilderness

Former All Black centre believes Schmidt could coach New Zealand after World Cup

New Zealander takes charges of Wales against Ireland for a record 100th Test match

Gatland also points out stopping running power of CJ Stander as key to success

Gatland’s squad rose to the challenge by drawing series against vaunted All Blacks

Leinster centre looking forward to Exeter games and a hectic festive programme

Great drama awaits and it wouldn’t surprise me to see Tyrone in the final – or Mayo

New Zealand media’s treatment of Warren Gatland is disgraceful, says coach’s assistant

Saturday’s defining Auckland Test a family-affair for Barrett’s Beauden and Jordie

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

Former Australia coach Robbie Deans expecting a tight series

Warren Gatland will remind his squad that the Lions have superior game managers

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

Young outhalf endures kicking nightmare as Ireland run in nine tries against hapless Eagles

Former New Zealand and Lions coach impressed by Lions progress after Crusaders win

Touring players far from used to the southern hemisphere attacking style they will face

The Lions have played just one fixture in New Zealand but temperature is starting to rise

All Blacks form and gruelling itinerary presents what seems an impossible task

Coach stresses team will stick to their adventurous game plan against Scarlets

Munster lacked impact off their bench and squad depth to cope without Conor Murray

If Gatland plays both Sexton and Owen Farrell, Lions look a little thin at outhalf

Spare a thought for the backroom staff and coaches, whipping tired players into shape

Leinster and Munster attacks now include second playmaker in what is vital evolution