Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks
Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits
Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits
The former Lions captain looks back on the highs and lows of his days in the famous red jersey
Ireland scrumhalf is missing training with the lads and eyes fourth World Cup campaign
Not just players in Japan facing a stamina-sapping test as viewers prepare for long sit-in
From Sexton to Porter, this group of players crave pressure - it’s their primary motivation
Formidable Ireland now in a strong position to reclaim Six Nations title from England
First choice half-back pairing have come a very long way since the last Lions tour
Ospreys star will face down opposite number in Pro12 before becoming Lions rivals
94-time capped Wales scrumhalf will offer Peter Stringer competition next season
Scots have lost last eight meetings with Welsh, but are eager not to be written off
Rugby has no fixture like it like it, where the visiting side enjoys such supremacy
They have the meanest defence in world rugby but can Warren Gatland’s side rediscover their cutting edge
John Fogarty admits he felt a little nervous ahead of Bath visit in Champions Cup
‘I’ve got some very special memories which I will cherish for the rest of my life’
Warren Gatland’s men overcome steep odds after England fail to convert superiority
The last thing that anyone wants is games dragging on and on for up to 120 minutes
The duo have returned from injury and look likely to feature against Uruguay
Wales fullback ruled out of World Cup after injuring knee in final-warm up against Italy
2014 Welsh player of the year will miss World Cup along with Leigh Halfpenny
Toulon star suffered ACL injury against Italy and could be out for six months
Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb both suffered injuries during Wales’ final warm-up
Duo picked up knocks during victory over Italy in Cardiff
‘There will be disappointment from the players but the door is not closed’
Ulsterman lays down marker with strong try-scoring performance against Wales
Impressive display bore hallmarks of a squad well-coached by Joe Schmidt
O’Donnell and Trimble injuries mar dominant showing from Schmidt’s men in Cardiff
World Cup hopefuls get opportunity to seize moment in front of capacity crowd
Wales are training hard and building team spirit as final preparations are being made
Ross Moriarty, Tyler Morgan, Eli Walker and Dominic Day all make their first starts
Warren Gatland has included 13 foreign-based players in 47-man party
Frontrow crisis means Aaron Jarvis and uncapped Rob Evans start against strong Italy pack
Wales scrumhalf says there’s ‘no margin for error’ in Cardiff
Wales centre could follow Ireland’s Johnny Sexton out the door at Top 14 club
Warren Gatland prefers Ospreys pivot over long-time number 9 Mike Phillips
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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