Tomas Francis

Clive Woodward backs his compatriot, Simon Zebo explains Finn Russell’s nickname

John O’Sullivan takes a look at Ireland’s opponents ahead of Sunday’s opener

Authorities also need to double down on their High Tackle Framework strategy

Eddie Jones’s side likely to face France in decider after win in Llanelli

Grandson of former England cricket legend Ian will start in the backrow against Georgia

Ireland will learn more about their worth after daunting trip to Twickenham

Eddie Jones’s men look to complete quartet of wins against southern hemisphere big four

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

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

Key to James Ryan’s performance was taking full responsibility as main lineout target

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

Ireland mark Joe Schmidt’s final game in Dublin with nine-point win

Andy Farrell says players are ‘raring to go’ for final World Cup warm-up game against Wales

Both Ireland and Wales expected to unveil full-strength sides for last Test match

Secondrow Cory Hill selected despite being on the comeback trail from a fractured leg

Dan Biggar inspires Wales to earn swift revenge in World Cup warm-up

Warren Gatland selects brothers in a strong starting XV for RWC warm-up in Cardiff

There are 13 starters named from the Grand Slam-clinching victory over Ireland

Late Larmour try no consolation for Ireland as Warren Gatland wins a third Grand Slam

All-conquering Welsh side close in on Grand Slam ahead of weekend Ireland showdown

‘We’ve looked really sharp and the squad are incredibly motivated to kick on’

O’Mahony’s return the ideal boost as Exeter attempt to storm the Limerick citadel

Wales and Scotland could be heavily hit as league hold back players until mid-August

Gloucester can go ahead of Munster with victory over English rivals on Friday

Warren Gatland’s side will go into the Six Nations in buoyant form

Wallabies lose for the eighth time in 10 Tests in low-scoring affair

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

Johnny Sexton shows mental strength with outstanding all-round game to secure bonus-point victory over Wales

Grand Slam dream remains on course - but only just after epic battle in Dublin

Joe Schmidt’s men will have to stay focused to overcome a confident Welsh team

Rhys Patchell will take up outhalf role in place of injured Dan Biggar for Scotland clash

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

Final midweek game could be last of species if tour is reduced for South Africa 2021

Comfortable win unlikely to unduly alter the thinking of Gatland and his coaches for first test

Lions selection for Chiefs game gives strong pointers toward squad for first test

Coach defends decision to call up players from touring Wales and Scotland squads

‘For our guys, if they have missed an opportunity because of the logistics, it is tough’

Ross Moriarty forced to withdraw from the remainder of the tour due to a nerve injury

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