Party to tour South Africa consists of 16 backs and 21 forwards

It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?

Ireland’s strong end to the tournament reflected in selection

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

There’s nothing to beat knowing the laws when you step out on the pitch

World Rugby head of match officials Joel Jutge talks to referee over ‘two unfortunate events’

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

Eddie Jones’s side slumped to a record defeat to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday evening

Wayne Pivac’s side on course for the Grand Slam after bonus point victory in Cardiff

Townsend gets wish; Gloucester match-up to savour; By the numbers; Word of mouth

Gloucester wing has been key in his side's victories, scoring three tries in two games

The likes of Louis Reez-Zammit can spark the imagination of the casual observer

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

Flanker will only be eligible to return for closing encounter against England in Dublin

The Irish fullback’s kicking was average and it is the work in progress part of his brief

Farrell’s side travel to Cardiff as things get underway behind closed doors this weekend

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

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