Matt Williams: Time for players to rediscover the lost art of the torpedo punt
The 50-22 law empowers attacking teams to exploit some of that crucial empty space to telling effect
The 50-22 law empowers attacking teams to exploit some of that crucial empty space to telling effect
Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider
Just once since 1900 has the side triumphed after losing the opener
His footwork, pace, strength and ability to beat defenders make him a potent finisher
Players must be given the space to push their decision-making to the point of failure
No player that began their career prior to 1982 reached 100 caps
Coronavirus will further limit kids’ opportunities to work on rugby’s key skills
Andy Farrell knows tight-five domination will lay platform for more expansive game
Photo fallout highlights the limited viable options for selecting officials in Japan
Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday
Ireland were minutes away from a Rugby World Cup semi-final in 1991
Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?
Australia’s win over the All Blacks shows they can still match anyone on their day
Joe Schmidt, Johnny Sexton, Tadhg Furlong and Stuart Lancaster all nominated
Australia head coach will have to report to a director of rugby, Scott Johnson
If men beat Chile in preliminary clash they take on number-one ranked South Africa
Looking back at the 10 times when the series was still alive going into the final game
Irishman wants his side to arrive at the next World Cup like Argentina did in 1999
‘Why should a side coming to Ireland get the first applause by doing a dance’
Munster try against Edinburgh demonstrated how they have added value to ball
Connacht have become beating heart of west – and an inspiration to their GAA brethren
Toulon agree to release winger for next two rounds of World Rugby Sevens Series
Ahead of next weekend’s final we look back at the rival’s three tournament meetings
Finn Russell returns at St James’ Park as Vern Cotter’s side look to secure second spot
Two members of the coaching team are reported to have approached match officials
Ireland can win the World Cup if the backs can start using their footwork and run straight
Moment of genius helps Australia dispatch All Blacks in 1991 semi at Lansdowne Road
Wallabies bounce back after Gordon Hamilton’s late try to reach 1991 semi-finals
David Campese can’t catch the Ballymena flanker as he puts Ireland on the brink of the semi-finals
Australia’s World Cup hoodoo comes to an end as Irish pack dominates at Eden Park
The long, long wait for a second World Cup comes to an end against France in 2011
England outhalf nails difficult drop goal in 1995 World Cup quarter-final at Newlands
Wallabies denied a place in inaugural World Cup final as Les Bleus upset 1987 co-hosts
Flying high, workouts on the road, All Blacks as ‘Men in Black’ and airport app
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
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices