Taulupe Faletau set to miss Six Nations after breaking arm again

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is due to announce his squad at midday on Tuesday

Chris Farrell set to be ruled out of visit to Castres

The Scarlets will be without four key players against Ulster in Belfast on Friday night

Gatland names two rookies in Wales squad

Jonah Holmes and Luke Morgan included in squad for autumn internationals

Robin Copeland set for Connacht debut as Bundee Aki makes first start

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Scarlets, Sportsground (5.15, live on TG4, Premier Sports)

Frustrated Lancaster targets four wins from four before Europe

Leinster strengthened for Dragons’ clash by imminent return of international stars

Shaky start for Ulster as they strike lucky against Scarlets

Pro14: After some costly errors, McFarland’s men bag winning score right at the death

McFarland and Ulster will be keen to hit ground running

Pro14 preview: Ulster v Scarlets, Kingspan Stadium 5.15pm (Live on Premier Sports 1, eir sport 2)

Hill and Wales aiming to seal first series win in Argentina since 1999

Gatland makes five changes for the second Test against the Pumas in Santa Fe

Ireland need to improve squad depth to achieve world dominance

To genuinely compete for the 2019 World Cup, we need 34 Test-standard players

Sexton’s masterclass ensures Nacewa bows out on a perfect note

Leinster prove their status as the best team in Europe with a swashbuckling display

Leinster secure historic double to cap greatest ever season

Late tries flatter Scarlets as they are well beaten in Pro14 final at the Aviva Stadium

The Game That Was: Who went and got Johnny so angry?

Sexton puts on another masterclass; Toner shunted over; Larmour does a Campese

Isa Nacewa starts as Leinster name Pro14 final team

Ross Byrne drops out of squad as Leinster and Scarlets name their XVs for Aviva clash

Leinster didn't lose one lineout against Saracens and Scarlets

One area in which Racing will have to improve massively is in discipline

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac generous in his praise for Leinster

New Zealander believes knock-on call and try before half-time changed game

Gerry Thornley: Leinster have enough to take the final step

Ireland blueprint could suit Cullen’s men as they seek to overcome potent Scarlets

Rugby Statistics: Leinster must beware flying Scarlets out wide

Halfpenny and Sexton set for battle off the tee - but Maxime Machenaud leads the way

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

Zebo and Conway doubts for Munster’s clash with Toulon

Improved second-half display leads to encouraging victory over champions Scarlets

Scarlets will pose a major test for depleted Munster

Absence of a string of big names puts additional pressure on Van Graan’s charges

George North seals bonus-point win for Wales against Italy

Azzurri on course for the Wooden Spoon while Wales could finish in second place

Italy ‘desperate’ to end championship losing streak in Cardiff

Conor O’Shea knows his team will have to keep possession and tighten their set-pieces

Depleted Scarlets represent an opportunity for Ulster

If visitors’ pack can establish a suitable platform, backline have the nous to capitalise

Lowe puts on another show as Leinster step past Scarlets

Tadhg Beirne again impresses for Welsh side as they claim late bonus point

Paul Asquith’s late try saves Scarlets’ blushes against Benetton

Anthony Belleau’s late try helps Toulon to victory over Bath

Gerry Thornley: Judge Munster after third season

Team must bring A-game to key tests but Rassie Erasmus’s side is clearly on right track

No quibbling with Scarlets' status as champions

Guinness Pro12 final a bridge too far for Munster who lacked intensity and accuracy

Munster gobbled up and spat out by breathtaking Scarlets

Rassie Erasmus’s side blitzed by four tries in the first half by electric Welsh outfit

Munster and Scarlets will give Pro12 the finale it deserves

Decider may not pack Aviva to the rafters, but it will bring two in-form teams together

Munster and Scarlets name unchanged sides for Pro 12 decider

Conor Murray to make 100th Munster appearance; Donnacha Ryan signs off on 167 caps

Niall Scannell relishing shot at Pro12 glory against Scarlets

We have a chance to go and do something great in final, says Munster hooker

Scarlets leave Leinster’s season once again doused in regret

Welsh side deserve their place in final as thoughts turn to injured Irish Lions players

Rassie Erasmus named as Pro12 coach of the year

Munster main supplier to dream team while Joey Carbery named young player of year

Scarlets take advantage of scrappy Connacht to book semi-final spot

Welsh side gain bonus-point win in Galway and will travel to play Leinster or Munster

Ashton and Farrell book a quarter-final place for Saracens as Scarlets held to a draw

Late try secures berth in the knockout stages for defending champions

Scarlets claim memorable European win over Toulon

Leigh Halfpenny’s late misses prove costly; Castres beat Montpellier in all-French clash

Scarlets James Davies suspended for three weeks

Meanwhile, Edinburgh centre Phil Burleigh has received one week after his red card

Improving Scarlets a serious test for Leinster

Depth of Leo Cullen’s squad sure to be tested as visitors face difficult assignment in Wales

Luke Marshall’s fifth concussion a major cause of concern

Ulster says centre is currently being assessed and will follow ‘return to play’ guidelines

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