For Scotland a stirring victory followed by dispiriting defeat is a pattern all too familiar
Wales backs coach confident defending champions will not lack for quality against Ireland
Williams was called up as cover for Willis Halaholo who tested positive for Covid
‘If we can be more clinical at crucial times I know we’ll be tough to beat whoever we face’
Three of the four Irish provinces will be satisfied with the opening weekend of the URC
Kieran Marmion goes over for two tries in disappointing showing from Andy Friend’s side
Tommy O’Donnell and James Cronin also bid farewell to ground in thriller
Italy’s 31st Six Nations defeat in a row saw them offer little resistance at Stadio Olimpico
Captain not entertaining talk of a Grand Slam ahead of Azzurri clash
Johann van Graan might have a few issues with porous home defence against Cardiff
Injury-hit Ulster suffer record defeat in low-key interpro derby at Thomond Park
'The old cliche is that defence wins trophies, but it’s not a cliche. It’s 100% the fact of the matter’
Wake-up call for Johann van Graan’s side as they fail to score a point in the second-half
Players who accumulate most Pro14 minutes tend not to be playing Test rugby
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