Gatland leaves first Test captain out in Wellington, Henshaw and North out of tour

Coach suggests Henderson’s yellow might cost him Test place against All Blacks

O’Brien’s try threw the visitors a lifeline but New Zealand’s class told long before the end

Tourists have their moments but Lions unable to live with All Blacks pace

Peter O’Mahony still likely to captain Lions against All Blacks on Saturday

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

The backrow and frontrow places are up for grabs while Webb stakes a serious claim

Rather than quick ball, Lions seek contact, which is tough to resource

Scrumhalf links well with Owen Farrell to boss the game for the tourists

Captain Sam Warburton acknowledges the need for improvement after shaky first outing

New Zealand media deliver scathing verdict on tourists after narrow opening victory

Availability of key personnel Sexton, Biggar and Farrell a big bonus for Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland’s task this week is far from easy but it still represents calm before storm

Familiar Welsh tactics help smother the Ireland team at the Principality Stadium

Hooker Ken Owens hasn’t missed a single target from his throws in the Six Nations

Tournament about to open up as weather improves and teams chase bonus points

Season turned on Connacht’s daring and unlikely success and will go down in history

Eden Park remains a fortress as plucky tourists miss a chance to make history

Two late tries lead to nervous end for Eddie Jones’s side at Twickenham

Tribute to Paulie’s legacy came with collective performance against Wales

Outhalf lands crucial penalty moments after two heavy collisions in quick succession

Leinster flanker has never played against Wales, the country his father led to Grand Slam

Warren Gatland’s side are just edged out by Boks in gruesome battle at Twickenham

Loss of Nemani Nadolo and Nikola Matawalu to prove a major blow for Pacific Islanders

Bath centre lacks the sense of timing required to be effective at international level

Warren Gatland’s men overcome steep odds after England fail to convert superiority

Impressive display bore hallmarks of a squad well-coached by Joe Schmidt

O’Donnell and Trimble injuries mar dominant showing from Schmidt’s men in Cardiff

World Cup hopefuls get opportunity to seize moment in front of capacity crowd

Anthony Foley’s side home to Ospreys in semi-finals after Connacht hold Welsh side to three tries

Six Irish make team of tournament joined by players from France, England and Wales

Wales coaching staff got tactical drop on Joe Schmidt before match began

Team betrayed hints of panic as they were forced to chase the game

Wales have not lost two home games in the same Six Nations campaign since 2003

The unique Paul O’Connell winning his 100th cap makes this an extra-special occasion

Bath centre caps dynamic display with brilliant second-half score against Wales

Winning the title and being crowned European champions would not be too shabby

‘He didn’t go out of his way to make a point, he just did what he always does and that’s play unbelievably well’

The treatment of Brian O’Driscoll by Warren Gatland is just one subplot