Assistant coach’s lineout expertise was evident from early on

Ten first half minutes which proved crucial for both Wales and Ireland in Cardiff

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

Last year’s results were so poor that a big improvement this term seems inevitable

Wayne Pivac’s side ran three tries in the final 22 minutes in Llanelli

Joy Neville makes important calls in Wales as other officials struggle over the weekend

Teenage winger Louis Rees-Zammit scores on his debut in Llanelli

Wayne Pivac has otherwise kept faith in the team beaten by Scotland in the Six Nations

Wales secondrow named in Wayne Pivac’s team for Six Nations clash with Scotland

The scrumhalf was at his electric best against Wales as Fabien Galthié targets Paris game

Ulster’s scrum and line-outs were superior to Ospreys and they could’ve won by more

Gareth Thomas apologises for saying ‘he would have never retired’ after incident

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

Replacement outhalf's injury-time drop goal attempt charged down

Denying Wales possession and kicking to gain distance were key to Ireland’s win

A much improved performance is rewarded with a bonus point win in Dublin

If Northampton win and Glasgow claim five-point haul, province’s cup campaign is over

Defending champions defy Rhys Carre’s fifth minute red card to edge Ospreys in Swansea

Pat Lam says Fiji wing’s move is evidence of fantastic work the Premiership club is doing

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games