Schmidt-ball: Wallabies coach’s Australian project shows signs of bearing fruit
There was a degree of flair in the second of Australia's two wins over Wales, but other winning traits were in evidence which point to progress being made
There was a degree of flair in the second of Australia's two wins over Wales, but other winning traits were in evidence which point to progress being made
Steve Borthwick’s side led at half time but Beauden Barrett’s introduction off the bench changed the game for the All Blacks
With new coaches and a fresh wave of talent, hopes are high the Wallabies’ and Wallaroos’ victories at the weekend signal brighter times ahead
Tries from Taniela Tupou, Filipo Daugunu and Tom Wright gave Wallabies the edge in scrappy contest
Liam Wright is Australia’s seventh skipper in past year
Warren Gatland’s side in touch at half-time despite being down to 13 men but a Springbok second half surge pads out the scoreline
Springboks strong favourites in their first outing since lifting the World Cup
22-year-old outhalf Jordan Hendrikse and winger Edwill van der Merwe will start game in London
Welsh player featured five times for the Lions, won two Grand Slams and captained his country
Aoife Wafer outstanding as Ireland wrap the game up inside the first half
Captain sees positives from two defeats and believes Clíodhna Moloney’s return will boost squad for third Test
Opponents think they have Ireland’s number; Andy Farrell needs to figure out what to do next
France look to have turned a corner while Scotland continue to have an over-inflated view of their performances
Dismal Welsh effort saw them suffer fifth successive defeat of the season after a fine Italian display
Centre will play his 121st and final Test match against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday
Nolann le Garrec shines at scrumhalf as Fabien Galthié's side earns a much-needed win, leaving Wales facing a wooden spoon decider
Ireland will conclude with a trip to Rome to take on Italy on St Patrick’s weekend
Warren Gatland names new midfield among four changes from the side that lost to Ireland in Dublin
Nathan Johns and Gordon D’Arcy preview this week’s Six Nations clash between Ireland and England at Twickenham
‘I probably have the ability to jump into other positions and do a job there. So, for me, it is understanding that and then knowing that it will get me into the big games’
Visitors passive at breakdown and failed to complement this with sufficient aggressive line-speed; England will offer a different threat
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Having thought he had left it too late, the tighthead prop becomes an Irish international at 28
Record-extending 18th consecutive home win signals another major step towards Grand Slam
Sheehan keeps record in sight; captaincy culture; Piardi makes history; Twickenham target; Ireland’s first-half dominance continues
Ireland can secure the Six Nations title for the second year running with a game to spare by beating England next Saturday week
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His all-action performance was a continuation of his string of superb displays at the World Cup
Despite the big defeat there were some promising signs for Wales spotted by visiting journalists
Ireland’s 31-7 bonus-point win over Wales drew a wide and varied response across the channels
‘There was all sorts of stuff going on in that game . . . but we stuck at it and brought them down in the end’
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