Gordon D’Arcy: Faith in system crucial as new season gets under way
Three of the four Irish provinces will be satisfied with the opening weekend of the URC
Three of the four Irish provinces will be satisfied with the opening weekend of the URC
Kieran Marmion goes over for two tries in disappointing showing from Andy Friend’s side
John Cooney puts in man-of-the-match performance at Rodney Parade
Even Eddie O’Sullivan could see the positives in the seven-try win over Samoa
Russian captain could so easily have lined out in a green jersey after his time in Ireland
Referees are taking the brunt but coaches and players must accept responsibility also
He’ll miss Australia’s remaining pool games against Wales, Uruguay and Georgia
Pacific Islanders evade first-half red cards to blow Bears away after break in Kumagaya
Andy Friend’s side let chances slip by on tough night in Wales
Saracens close in on quarter-final slot as Glasgow keep their hopes alive
Players who accumulate most Pro14 minutes tend not to be playing Test rugby
Welsh side score three tries in eight first-half minutes at the Arms Park
Andrew Trimble named among replacements as he returns from hand injury
Welsh side respond to Munster and Leinster wins, as Scarlets enjoy derby spoils
Outhalf Francois Trinh-Duc suffers broken arm during game in Toulouse
Cardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12
A thrilling game in St James’ Park saw Samoa put it right up to Scotland until late on
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