Players met union during the week as talks between WRU and clubs have stalled

O'Driscoll and O'Gara on why you would not swap Ireland's halfback pairing for any in world rugby

Former sevens star only made his first appearance for Ospreys two months ago

Gatland makes five changes for the second Test against the Pumas in Santa Fe

Ireland coach admits frustration over accusations attack lacks cutting edge

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

More expansive Wales style will be a threat despite familiarity of coaches on both sides

Doctor says Dupont’s removal in Six Nations clash could raise questions over medics

From club level up to Lions’ tours, Wales’ head coach has enjoyed substantial success

Managing midfield permutations nothing new for coach Joe Schmidt in his 52-game reign

‘Warren Gatland spoke to Alain Rolland, and they confirmed the TMO made a mistake’

O’Mahony and Sexton heroic as Ireland end old rivals’ long unbeaten Test run

Manner of victory over South Africa suggests Welsh will tackle Six Nations unburdened by expectation

The Tullow backrow questioned Gatland’s preparation leading into the first Lions Test

‘It’s tomorrow’s fish and chip paper, isn’t it? It will soon be forgotten’

‘The key was to be part of a winning culture. And then just leave it’ says ex-Leinster man

Lions head coach: 'I don’t know what planet he’s on but I was on a different tour to him . . . '

One match in every Champions Cup round will be broadcast free-to-air next season

Notion that Lions should have whitewashed All Blacks flies in the face of history

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

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

Backs coach Rob Howley says tourists must adapt to frantic pace of southern hemisphere

An extra week after the end of the season would have made all the difference

Static bikes, cryotherapy and Billy Vunipola’s absence dominate proceedings in Maynooth

And facing the All Blacks in New Zealand is the ultimate test for any rugby team

Ospreys star will face down opposite number in Pro12 before becoming Lions rivals

Returning scrumhalf sets sights on Pro12 and Lions success after injury frustration

‘Selection is a matter of opinion at end of the day. That’s what makes it interesting’

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

Outhalf George Ford could also not be selected by Gatland for New Zealand tour

Replacement of Uini Atonio by Slimani referred to Untoward Incident Review Group

‘Anglo-Saxon referees talk about fair play but the reality is they think we’re cheats’

Guy Noves’s side worthy of victory but tactics at the death against Wales raised eyebrows

Les Bleus ensured that Ireland remained in top tier for World Cup draw, even before Aviva win

‘It was going at 100 miles an hour and then when it got into the 22s it started to chug’

Eddie Jones’s side could arrive in Dublin with title and chasing Grand Slam

George North one of a number of players who silenced the critics after defeat to Scotland

John O’Sullivan runs the rule over a victorious Welsh side at the Millennium Stadium

Superior try-scoring record gives Schmidt’s side the upperhand in Cardiff showdown

Meanwhile, Sam Warburton is well aware that Wales have a point to prove on Friday