Munster’s record of grinding out wins in big games a huge asset

Other figures add up to a difficult assignment for the visitors at Murrayfield

O’Mahony puts Cardiff behind him as Edinburgh beckons

Champions Cup quarter-finals come just a fortnight after Ireland’s Six Nations defeat

Leavy and McGrath return for Leinster visit to Edinburgh

Flalnker’s fitness a boost for Cullen in advance of Champions Cup quarter-final

Scotland seeking a magic mix of good instincts and commonsense

Townsend encourages players who are free spirits to express themselves on the pitch

Japan still far away as Ireland focus on Scotland

‘There is so much rugby to be played between now and then,’ says prop Kilcoyne on RWC

Six Nations 2019: consistency the key for Scotland the brave

Gregor Townsend’s side possess a frightening backline but have injuries up front

Scotland name seven uncapped players in Six Nations squad

Greig Laidlaw will again skipper the team in the absence of the injured John Barclay

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Scarlets time peak to perfection to leave Glasgow in their wake

Defending champions back in Pro 14 final after Scotstoun victory

Scarlets embracing Wayne’s world to good effect

Pivac has added defensive solidity and nous to a side with an impressive running game

Scarlets overcome nervy start to end La Rochelle’s European dream

Welsh side will be away to the winners of the Leinster v Saracens quarter-final

Rugby Stats: Irish numbers stack up individually and collectively

Schmidt’s players top a host of categories at the end of a phenomenal 12 months

Greig Laidlaw’s late penalty helps cure Scotland’s travel sickness

Tomasso Allan’s two tries not enough as Italy let victory chance slip in Rome

CJ Stander turns his mind to definitive Twickenham test

South African excited by the prospect of bidding for a Grand Slam against England

Room for improvement but Ireland retain Grand ambition

Historic opportunity beckons at Twickenham as Schmidt’s Irish machine rolls on

Gregor Townsend rues Scottish generosity with final pass

‘We all make errors but we certainly played some outstanding rugby today’

Ireland secure bonus point and pave way to Six Nations title

Jacob Stockdale continues incredible try-scoring exploits with two in win over Scotland

Matt Williams: Pack can ensure Irish victory but don’t underestimate Scotland

If Ireland repeat their impressive possession stats it will set the platform for a home win

Concentrated Ireland can clear penultimate hurdle with aplomb

Scotland unlikely to be able to match Ireland’s physicality and intensity over 80 minutes

John Barclay: ‘We want it to be chaotic and uncomfortable in Dublin’

Breakdown king a threat to Ireland’s Grand Slam ambitions

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