Wales backs coach confident defending champions will not lack for quality against Ireland

Jamison Gibson-Park’s fitness is more of a priority than Johnny Sexton’s for the Six Nations

Is reaching a World Cup semi-final the be all and end all? What about beating All Blacks?

Alun Wyn Jones, Tipuric, North and Faletau among notable absentees from tournament squad

Assistant coach happy with the way side are developing a new edge to their game

A decision to gradually increase capacities would not be in step with other nations

Angry Australia coach Dave Rennie describes the refereeing as ‘horrendous’

All Blacks coach still expecting a stiff test from reigning Six Nations champions

Youngster Damsgaard provides attacking spark and seems to thrive at the biggest stage

England’s number one has handsomely rewarded his manager’s faith

That a last-16 exit feels an opportunity missed is a marker of team’s progress

Milan exit upset some fans but goalkeeper has not conceded in 874 minutes for Italy

Many Welsh fans see following their team as a positive platform to express national aspirations, while ‘willing the ball into the back of the net’

Danes confirm 29 cases of infection linked to European Championship games there

‘When the Euros finishes for us then I will sit down and decide what I want to do’

‘It was really hard to take, I have got to say, but the sun does come up in the morning’

Wales picked up two yellow cards in the finale and conceded two late tries in Paris

Italy try to avoid worst ever season as Ireland and England audition for the Lions squad

Italy’s 31st Six Nations defeat in a row saw them offer little resistance at Stadio Olimpico

Contentious refereeing decisions a big factor as Wales seal unlikely Triple Crown

Last autumn’s experimentation paying off for Pivac’s side as Rees-Zammit’s brilliant late try breaks 14-man Scotland’s hearts

Gregor Townsend’s favourites will want to prove England win wasn’t a flash in the pan

Farrell sees performance as something to take pride in but says victory is ultimate goal

Big issue is lack of game time as Ireland manager unveils his matchday 23 against Wales

World’s most-capped player a vital influence for a struggling Welsh side in transition

Prop back in the frame after a year’s absence following successful comeback

Having ended first year in charge on a high, coach is optimistic about next year’s Six Nations

Visitors aiming to record a seventh successive win as they head to Llanelli

Gerry Thornley looks at four key areas in need of improvement ahead of the Six Nations

Coach has relied on players moulded by Gatland but team to face Georgia will bear Pivac’s imprint

Both coaches could do with a win as Andy Farrell opts for an experimental side

Despite performance in Paris, still looks to be a strong case to keep Stockdale at fullback

France’s fine form against Wales shows the scale of the task facing Farrell’s side

He is encouraging people with Airbnb cancellations to do likewise amid pandemic

Comments by prop Wyn Jones have upped the ante as Six Nations leaders visit Cardiff

Wales and France name their teams for Six Nations clash in Cardiff

Tweaks in breakdown personnel and the fine form of CJ Stander inspired win over Wales

‘The Ballinasloe Bomber’ whips up her own storm in victory over Wales

Adam Griggs’ side face familiar opponents who they have played three times recently

Welsh winger is aiming to return for the trip to Twickenham and match against Scotland