Matt Williams: Every great outhalf requires a proper consigliere to really shine
The role of the inside centre is letting the No 10 flourish is one of the game’s key combinations
The role of the inside centre is letting the No 10 flourish is one of the game’s key combinations
Memorable victory over New Zealand was one of the best-ever Ireland displays
New Zealand need to make emphatic statement in July with clean sweep of Ireland series
All Blacks look to bounce back in Paris but resurgent Les Bleus keen to pounce on any fatigue
Beauden Barrett fails to recover from head knock he suffered in defeat to Ireland
New Zealand coaches scale back training by ‘10 to 15 per cent’ after toll of effort against Ireland
Farrell set to shuffle pack against Argentina; Ireland send signed jersey to family of Sean Wainui
Full house at the Aviva relishes outstanding performance from Andy Farrell’s side
Nick Evans one of a slew of gifted outhalves to be blocked off by dominant Dan Carter
Home side line out as selected after player who tested positive returns two negative PCR results
Ireland’s 2019 World Cup conquerors haven’t faced much top-class opposition in 2021
Head coach Ian Foster reverts largely to the side that swatted Wales aside two weeks ago
Farrell’s side welcome mighty New Zealand to Dublin for the headline November Test
Centralised disciplinary system needs to be centralised under the sport’s governing body
Outhalf has notched up 100 Tests for New Zealand but clearly still has plenty to offer
Foster says the death of Maori All Blacks back Sean Wainui, who died age 25 in a car crash on Monday, has affected the players
If the current pecking order remains, Farrell will need the veteran outhalf for next World Cup
Springboks are butchering our beautiful game but running rugby is fighting back
Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider
Hooker has been called into Gatland’s first XV for Saturday’s Springboks decider
Top League now pumping players out as standard rises each year, says Robbie Deans
England head coach insists he remains in sole charge despite being placed under scrutiny by the Rugby Football Union
Performance coach has worked with the likes of Jonny Wilkinson and Man City
Establishing forward dominance could prove crucial in stymieing Hogg/Russell influence
Ireland head coach says he is proud of his players but chances were passed up
La Rochelle coach expects Sexton to be fit to face a France guided by dangerman Dupont
New Zealand’s long unbeaten run at Eden Park continues in front of 46,049 fans
Ireland’s Jamie Heaslip and Alison Miller are also nominated for awards decided by fans
The fabled clash is between composite sides representing the country’s two main islands
Super Rugby Aotearoa sets high standard for Pro14 and Premiership clubs to emulate
Warren Gatland’s Chiefs are struggling, Manu Tuilagi and Noel Reid for hire
Two sides will meet for a fourth time on Wednesday in a bid to broker a deal
I forgot how much I missed the sight of grown men acting like children, just for fun
The current conflict over a return in Northern Hemisphere surrounds player wage cuts
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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