Outcome of first Test will likely decide Lions’ fate
Just once since 1900 has the side triumphed after losing the opener
England and Eddie Jones at the vanguard of rugby’s hybrid era
Teams selecting specialised ‘finishers’ as size dominates from grassroots to the top
Rugby World Cup TV View: Eir has the perfect soundtrack for midweek massacres
One-sided games can prove a challenge but not to Tommy Bowe and the team
Lyme disease: The paramedic took one look and said, ‘You need a doctor now’
When the telltale bullseye rash appeared after a tick bite, I had no time to lose in getting treatment
World Cup history and versatility point to gamble on Carbery
Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton not at heights of 2018 but are primed for World Cup tilt
Pool C: Powerful England looking ominously well set
Eddie Jones’s side should go close in Japan with their big guns fit and firing in warm-ups
Ireland may need to follow England’s example for Rugby World Cup
Gerry Thornley: Irish team can rebuild momentum by matching 2003 formula
Why are sportspeople always the cream that rises to the top of ‘Masterchef’?
Athletes’ competitive edge and ability to deal with pressure key to their success
Twickenham: the best place to win, but worst place to lose
Ahead of today’s showdown, we look at Ireland’s nine Six Nations games at the stadium
England’s Jonathan Joseph replaces Ben Te’o to face Wales
A second change will see Danny Care become England’s most capped scrum-half
England hold off rejuvenated Italy before going for the throat
Anthony Watson’s early try sets the tone in Rome but O’Shea has plenty to work with
Bristol City bag Man United in long drawn out Carabao Cup draw
As with previous rounds the draw did not run entirely smoothly
Inside a serene Carton House for fierce Lions training
Static bikes, cryotherapy and Billy Vunipola’s absence dominate proceedings in Maynooth
Babies are at risk over vaccination stances, HSE warns
Irish parents urged to avail of measles jab and educate themselves on meningitis
Q&A: What is the controversy surrounding Italy’s tactics?
All you need to know about the Italian strategy not to use rucks against England
Paul, ‘the Borussia Mönchengladbach lad’, O’Connell shines again
TV View: Ireland hero’s remarkable answer on show received the praise it deserved
Gordon D’Arcy: No Racing certainty but Munster will be up against it
Rassie Erasmus’s side need to offer more variety than they displayed against Leinster
Ian Humphreys in stronger position after playing abroad
Ulster outhalf thinks Ireland side can be improved by players moving elsewhere
Aaron Smith the man who keeps All Black machine ticking over
All Black nine regarded as best in position and has chance to show why against Genia
RWC #2: Jonny Wilkinson drops for World Cup glory
England lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time with last kick of 2003 final in Sydney
Sonny Bill Williams: Burgess is being played out of position
All Black centre says that his fellow code-crosser is at his best at side of the ruck
Conor Murray ready to fuel Ireland’s fire at World Cup
Munster scrumhalf is in prime of career four years after making dramatic breakthrough
Facing Munster’s challenge always extra special for Eoin Reddan
The scrumhalf who was let go by his home province has gone on to prove his worth with Wasps, Leinster and Ireland
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