Nigel Owens

How Ireland respond to intimidation and contend with bigger pack will be crucial

Los Pumas captain at the heart and soul of his side’s first win over the All Blacks

Ireland will learn more about their worth after daunting trip to Twickenham

English side edged out Racing 92 in thrilling European Cup final at Ashton Gate

Pat Lam’s charges completed unlikely Pro12 triumph on memorable day in Murrayfield

An insight into Alain Rolland, Top 14 nears return and Crusaders’ home run ends

Nine of Ireland’s 10 most capped players ever were in the starting line-ups at a packed Croke Park

Munster have had plenty of exciting days but none surpass November 12th, 2011

Young lock shows he is ready as Leinster machine makes it 21 wins on the trot

John O'Sullivan: South African referee has made some controversial calls in the past

If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed

World Rugby doing its best to address a persistent and worrying problem

Fabien Galthié’s Les Bleus reborn at Stade de France as they blow Six Nations wide open

Everything you need to know ahead of the opening round of the 2020 Championship

Clermont in atmospheric Stade Marcel Michelin a tough assignment for any side

South African referee missed out on World Cup semi-final after posing for photo with Welsh fans

In his autobiography Ordinary Joe, the coach says he faced several ‘uncontrollables’

Irish and Welsh officials in particular not given enough exposure to pressure games

It’s a straight choice between Nigel Owens and Jérôme Garcès to referee the final

Maro Itoje inspires his side to a famous victory and a place in the World Cup final