Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt's likely starting XV for Wales game

Will Addison and Jack Carty set for starts in Cardiff in a much-changed side

Gerry Thornley: Ireland need to tighten defence and loosen attack

Twickenham debacle a serious wake-up call for coaching team and players alike

Wales outhalf Gareth Anscombe ruled out of World Cup with ACL injury

Grand Slam champions suffer second major injury blow after playmaker suffers knee injury

Connacht book Ulster quarter-final and return to Europe’s top table

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

Leigh Halfpenny included in extended Wales Six Nations squad

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

Cooney gets Ulster across the line against Cardiff

Cardiff lost lock Seb Davies to the bin at a critical point in the second half

Leinster strongly represented on Pro14 awards night

Cullen claims coach’s award while five of the province’s players chosen on ‘dream team’

Anscombe’s last gasp kick sees Cardiff to Challenge Cup glory

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

Cardiff Blues deal hammer blow to Ulster’s playoff hopes

Welsh side secure comfortable bonus-point win over Gibbes' side at Cardiff Arms Park

Munster fail to recover from Cardiff’s three-try blitzkrieg

Welsh side score three tries in eight first-half minutes at the Arms Park

Hanrahan secures bonus for Munster on return

Munster cut loose in second half against Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park

Munster hope to benefit from Lions’ roar in Cardiff Blues clash

Return of Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander could hardly be more timely

Connacht caught out as Cardiff win at the death

Late converted try costs Connacht a win at the Sportsground

Munster fail to make any ground on top four after Cardiff loss

Anthony Foley’s side remain four points behind Ulster in fifth spot

Ireland U-20s blown away in the first quarter

Blistering start for Wales left Ireland with far too much to do

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