Les Bleus endured a torrid 2018 but can call on exciting crop of junior world champions

Unpredictable les bleus will fired up and keen to redeem themselves after Fiji upset

Former stalwarts like ex-Bandon RFC coach Sonnes helping club reclaim its old identity

Despite their history, famous club no longer enjoy the inherent advantages of yore

Gerry Thornley’s Heineken Champions Cup preview: All you need to know

A flowing philosophy over a rigid system looks like Munster’s new foundation stone

Jacques Brunel and Steve Hansen in World Cup planning mode ahead of Test clash

Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Saturday’s game against Munster due to knee injury

French rugby was a beacon, but with a lack of world-class players, the light has gone out

Joe Schmidt’s side are in red hot form and look like a serious challenge for England

Only two offloads in record win over South Africa show how context is key with data

Centre hoping to bring Leinster form to Test arena in opener against France

Controversy on and off the pitch for Les Bleus does not bode well for this year’s championship

Les Bleus enter contest on back of seven winless matches but are boosted by new coach

Scotland call up 34-year-old uncapped hooker Neil Cochrane

Jacques Brunel names six uncapped players in 32-man selection

Jacques Brunel says his side need to focus on intensity and speed ahead of tournament

FFR trying to avoid paying coach who failed in his efforts to restore Gallic flair and pride

In wake of poor 2017 results, Guy Noves replaced by former Italy and Perpignan coach

Scotland’s arguably made the most impressive strides of all during the autumn internationals