Scarlets keep Munster at bay thanks to defensive masterclass

Johann van Graan’s side dominate possession but can only manage losing bonus point

Munster can maintain momentum as Scannell set for landmark appearance

Pro14 preview: Scarlets v Munster, Parc y Scarlets (5.0, live on TG4, Premier Sports 2)

Leicester bounce back with bonus-point win over Scarlets

Geordan Murphy’s side run in five tries at Welford Road to put Ulster defeat behind them

Almost four out of five Northern Ireland Leavers put Brexit above peace process

Arlene Foster ahead of meeting with Michel Barnier says EU must respect 2016 referendum result

Aki and Carty lead Connacht to impressive win over Scarlets

Returning Ireland centre impresses as outhalf knocks over 18 points at Sportsground

Sexton’s masterclass ensures Nacewa bows out on a perfect note

Leinster prove their status as the best team in Europe with a swashbuckling display

Isa Nacewa starts as Leinster name Pro14 final team

Ross Byrne drops out of squad as Leinster and Scarlets name their XVs for Aviva clash

Ulster can overcome all the distractions

Ulster v Ospreys preview: Kingspan stadium, Sunday (3.05, live on BBC 2)

Wales grind their way to unconvincing win over Georgia

Minnows dominate second half in Cardiff after Warren Gatland makes 14 changes

New Zealand 15 Lions 15: All Blacks player ratings

Aaron Smith remains the best scrumhalf in world rugby while Retallick and Whitelock immense

New Zealand 21 Lions 24: All Blacks player ratings

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

Chiefs 6 Lions 34: Five talking points

Creativity still an issue, did any of the Irish do enough for test selection and give the Haka a rest

Munster and Scarlets will give Pro12 the finale it deserves

Decider may not pack Aviva to the rafters, but it will bring two in-form teams together

Munster and Scarlets name unchanged sides for Pro 12 decider

Conor Murray to make 100th Munster appearance; Donnacha Ryan signs off on 167 caps

Ulster maintain winning streak, but only just

Last minute Paddy Jackson penalty gets Ulster over the line at home to the Ospreys

Ulster should maintain perfect start to season against Ospreys as Best returns

Pro12 Preview: Ulster Rugby v Ospreys rugby, Kingspan Stadium – 6.30pm, Sky Sports

Wales fall short of creativity against South Africa

Warren Gatland’s side find themselves unable to translate try-scoring chances into points

Warren Gatland well aware of what South Africa will bring

Wales coach is prepared for a hugely physical 80 minutes against the Springboks

Gatland shuffles deck in bid to trump Aussie aces

Wales v Australia preview: Twickenham, Saturday, 4.45 (Live on TV3, ITV)

Again a tale of two halves as Connacht leave it too late

‘We ran out of time, but I’m really really proud of the effort’

Connacht show fight to keep Champions Cup dream alive

Pat Lam’s side deny Ospreys a bonus point with second-half fightback in Galway

Wales forced into two changes for Italy clash

Frontrow crisis means Aaron Jarvis and uncapped Rob Evans start against strong Italy pack

Brian O’Driscoll left out of final Lions test in Australia

Irish centre fails to make the bench with Jamie Roberts returning from injury

Wallabies keep series alive with last-gasp win over Lions

Roles reversed in Melbourne as Halfpenny misses late kick for victory after Ashley-Cooper’s crucial try

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