Robbie Henshaw, Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan named in starting Lions team
Tadhg Beirne and Conor Murray among replacements for first Test against Springboks
Godzilla vs Kong: Monster mash-up a cut above the rest
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Pivac proving the doubters wrong as resurgent Wales eye title
A team that was unfancied at the start of the Six Nations now one win away from the Grand Slam
Six Nations miscellany: Ireland and Scotland renew old rivalry
Richie Gray set to miss Six Nations clash with a head injury; Ireland’s first Test victory
Six Nations magic shouldn’t be hidden behind a paywall
The likes of Louis Reez-Zammit can spark the imagination of the casual observer
Ruddock family ties keep Ireland and Wales connected
Mike Ruddock, father of Rhys and Ciarán, is waiting for the day when families can reunite
Sporting Cathedrals: Principality a bubbling cauldron of Welsh national pride
The famous ground in Cardiff is a fitting place of worship for more than Welsh rugby fans
Andy Farrell is facing an impatient mood for proof of change
Short honeymoon for new Ireland coach due to his close links with the old regime
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Godzilla: King of the Monsters – More cliches than a 1970s disaster movie
Review: The monsters don’t need to eat the scenery, as the main cast have that covered
O’Shea Jackson jnr: ‘I want to take the family name to new heights’
The ‘Godzilla’ star on Hollywood typecasting, being a geek, and his famous dad
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Ireland dominate nominees for Rugby Union Writers’ Club award
Joe Schmidt, Johnny Sexton, Tadhg Furlong and Stuart Lancaster all nominated
Star Wars: Episode IX cast revealed to include Carrie Fisher
Footage of Carrie Fisher shot for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ to be used
Donald Trump believes he’s Luke Skywalker: How Star Wars works for everyone
With the release of The Last Jedi imminent, a look back at how the ‘Star Wars’ juggernaut started in a ‘galaxy far, far away’
What history teaches us when Lions tours go to a decider
Looking back at the 10 times when the series was still alive going into the final game
Lions facing the greatest challenge in world sport? Try telling Westmeath
TV View: Forget Day of Destiny, we can’t wait for Day of Destiny: Part II™
Colin Trevorrow: ‘Be proud of everything you paint, even if Mom doesn’t put it on the fridge’
Director Colin Trevorrow made the jump from micro-budget films to blockbusters. But for his latest, he’s gone back to his indie roots, and the critics aren’t pleased
Kong Skull Island review: a rip-roaring retro monster-movie romp
Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and Samuel L Jackson go ape in this irresistible Godzilla prequel, which sees Kong bigger and meaner than ever before
Rugby is simply much more than a game for Wales
Rugby continues to pervade all classes there more there in any of the other six nations
Brian O’Driscoll reflects on life after being ‘Drico’
After the game is over... ‘with every year that goes, you become less relevant. That is life’
New laws to clamp down on high tackles could prove revolutionary in rugby
From Tuesday the game will look to suit creative ball-carriers with try rates to rise
Can Rogue One annihilate the box office? Gareth Edwards takes the long view
As Rogue One lands in cinemas worldwide, star Felicity Jones and director Gareth Edwards talk about hype, expectation and the sacred ground of Star Wars
Matt Williams: Northern Hemisphere game has lost its lustre
Further decline looks inevitable unless there is a change of attitude and style
Adam Jones and Alex Cuthbert invited to Barbarians squad
Welsh duo will play against Ireland in Thomond Park on May 28th
Six Nations is back so let’s build those phases and put our bodies on the line
It’s our chance to savour George’s long goodbye but when Bowe scores – be cool
Matt Williams: Australians approach the game with a different mindset
Six Nations drama largely exists outside Australian paradigm
Rory McIlroy entranced by Alex Ferguson pep talk
Former Manchester United boss chatted to the European Ryder Cup team at Gleneagles
McDowell rules out fourball duty with McIlroy
Ulster pair won’t be reunited in that format for Ryder Cup showdown with the USA
Alex Ferguson to rally European Ryder Cup troops
Captain Paul McGinley asked former Manchester United manager to play his part at Gleneagles
Donncha O’Callaghan realises dream with Barbarians cap
Ireland and Munster lock follows his brother Ultan in playing for legendary club
Godzilla director Gareth Edwards likes his creature comforts
Fanboys everywhere rejoiced when Gareth Edwards, director of the indie hit Monsters, was named as the man to reboot Godzilla. His mum, however, was a little less excited . . .
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The former Cardiff, Wales and Lions outhalf brought such pleasure to people with his talent on the pitch and later his work as a broadcaster
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