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‘We feel we’re progressing’ – Ireland captain Johnny Sexton hits back at critics
Andy Farrell’s first year in the job was assessed as “an average return” by the IRFU.
Kevin Sinfield begins seven-marathon challenge for MND in support of Rob Burrow
The Leeds director of rugby is already well past his fundraising target of £77,777.
Billy Burns and James Lowe ruled out of Ireland’s clash with Scotland
The duo are struggling with groin problems ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup third-place play-off.
IRFU bosses feel Andy Farrell is ‘absolutely’ the right man to lead Ireland
Farrell’s tenure has come under scrutiny due to a series of inconsistent performances and results.
James Ryan claims Ireland are progressing despite poor display against Georgia
The Irish failed to impress as they set up a third-place play-off with Scotland in the Autumn Nations Cup.
5 things we learned from the weekend’s Autumn Nations Cup action
England and France posted big wins to set up a Twickenham showdown.
Influence of Shaun Edwards means France will be tough opponents – Ben Youngs
England created the stage to avenge their only defeat of the year after dispatching Wales 24-13 at Parc y Scarlets.
Ireland confident Billy Burns can handle pressure of filling Johnny Sexton boots
Burns has been given an opportunity to stake a claim for the number 10 jersey against Georgia with Sexton out injured.
England see off Wales to reach Autumn Nations Cup final
Henry Slade and Mako Vunipola scored tries in a 24-13 win.
Ireland still among the world’s best, says Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze
The Irish have suffered a succession of defeats against elite opposition.
Ireland preparing for physical forward battle with Georgia
The Irish are heavy favourites to return to winning ways in the Autumn Nations Cup.
Kristian Woolf hails match-winner Jack Welsby as a future international
The St Helens centre scored a dramatic winning try in the Super League Grand Final against Wigan.
Jack Welsby snatches victory for St Helens in dramatic Grand Final climax
The scores were level at 4-4 heading into the final minute, but Wigan were beaten at the death.
Jonathan Joseph: England won’t fall into trap of underestimating wounded Wales
Wales lost six matches in a row before beating Georgia last weekend and Joseph fears reprisals against his England colleagues.
5 talking points ahead of Wales against England
Wales and England go head to head at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli.
George Ford back in England team for Wales clash
The fly-half made his comeback from an Achilles injury as a replacement in last weekend’s win over Ireland.
Stand-in captain James Ryan insists Ireland are close to world’s top teams
Saturday’s Autumn Nations Cup loss to England was the latest in a string of defeats to higher-ranked sides for the Irish.
England weigh up Joe Marler decision as prop prepares for injury return
Marler has missed England’s last three matches with a knee injury.
Ben Flower ruled out of Super League Grand Final
The Wigan forward, sent off in the 2014 showpiece, misses out this time around with a leg injury.
Former France winger Christophe Dominici dies aged 48
Dominici was capped 65 times by France and starred in the 1999 Rugby World Cup.
Eric O’Sullivan called up by Ireland for Autumn Nations Cup game against Georgia
The Ulster player O’Sullivan has been drafted in after Ed Byrne sustained a calf problem.
Bath’s Beno Obano out to ‘change the perception’ of rugby union with documentary
Bath prop Beno Obano will explore race and class within rugby union as...
5 things we learned from this weekend’s Autumn Nations Cup
England on course to land inaugural Autumn Nations Cup title.
Scotland’s winning streak ended by France at Murrayfield
Fabien Galthie’s men claimed a vital victory thanks to Virimi Vakatawa’s try and 17 points from the boot of Thomas Ramos.
James Ryan confident Ireland will learn from chastening loss to England
Eddie Jones men ran out 18-7 winners with an impressive performance at Twickenham.
Wales see off Georgia to give under-fire head coach Wayne Pivac welcome win
Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit and Bristol outside-half Callum Sheedy impressed on their first Wales starts.
Brilliant Jonny May stars as England are too good for Ireland at Twickenham
Winger crosses twice in stellar show.
Eddie Jones likes to throw a few little bombshells over the wall – Richie Murphy
The England coach Eddie Jones has made some comments about Ireland ahead of Saturday’s Autumn Nations Cup clash.
Billy Vunipola relishing the battle for supremacy with Ireland’s big pack
Ireland provide the first meaningful opposition of the campaign for England and have opted for a physical pack to gain a foothold up front.
Kevin Naiqama treble helps St Helens ease past Catalans and reach Grand Final
Saints scored eight tries against Catalans to set up a mouth-watering derby clash with Wigan at Hull’s KCOM Stadium next Friday.