Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Head coach says ‘currently we are not good enough at knockout rugby at this stage’

Sexton left out as golden generation miss the chance of a lifetime in 2011 Rugby World Cup

He won 18 caps between 2003 and 2006 before being diagnosed with pelvic cancer

Gordon Elliott’s charge is a 7-1 favourite to emulate legendary stayer Red Rum to win world’s richest jumps race for third time

Warren Gatland has gone but the defending champions have plenty of strength in depth

There’s a recall for Rhys Webb who last played Test rugby just over two years ago

18-year-old has scored nine tries in 10 games for the English club this season

Both will miss Wales v Ireland in the 2020 Six Nations at the Aviva on February 8th

Players from six countries are represented, with five of the XV from South Africa

Rassie Erasmus’s Springboks break Welsh hearts as they take a physical last four tie

Warren Gatland could be taking charge of Wales for a final time against South Africa

Tokyo witnessed a downpour that never relented on Friday ahead of the semi-finals

BBC report Saracens player is also a doubt for Wales’ final game in the tournament

Backrow will miss Springboks semi-final after injuring hamstring during France win

Outhalf Biggar passes return to play protocols with as Gatland names strongest side

Referees are taking the brunt but coaches and players must accept responsibility also

Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby following Reece Hodge’s three-match ban

Warren Gatland’s side fly out of the blocks before a second-half battle in Toyota City

Applause for Rory Best and Joe Schmidt’s last home game felt even sweeter with a win