Deciding factor: When a Lions tour hinged on the third Test
Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider
Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider
An insight into Alain Rolland, Top 14 nears return and Crusaders’ home run ends
John O'Sullivan: South African referee has made some controversial calls in the past
Irish and Welsh officials in particular not given enough exposure to pressure games
England can have no complaint with Garces as South African pressure game prevails
Winger from a township in the rural Eastern Cape becomes first South African to score a try in a World Cup final
Rassie Erasmus’s side utterly dominant as they secure a third Rugby World Cup title
Owen Doyle: ‘Less is more’ approach to communication from referees is preferable
Defence coach John Mitchell says final will be meeting of world’s two most powerful sides
Jaco Peyper will assist Wayne Barnes in third place play-off after quarter-final controversy
Incoming Ireland coach has a long wait until the start of 2020 Six Nations against Scotland
It’s a straight choice between Nigel Owens and Jérôme Garcès to referee the final
Warren Gatland could be taking charge of Wales for a final time against South Africa
Photo fallout highlights the limited viable options for selecting officials in Japan
World Rugby condems photo of Peyper with Wales fans, Owens and Garces are selected
Welsh referee well accustomed to the demands of the big occasion
Ireland must endure purgatory of intense humidity during showdown with Russians
Psychological pick-me-up and vital bonus point are there for the taking in Kobe
In 2007, 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cups, teams responded to setbacks in the pool
Coach says players determined to get things right in two games before ‘monumental’ quarter-final
Joe Schmidt: ‘we’ve now got the feedback that three of those were incorrect calls’
Joe Schmidt’s side look to get their tournament back on track against Bears in Kobe
How often do we see ‘lesser’ teams fail to get key decisions against the stronger sides
The tournament is barely motoring and already refs are being targeted or lambasted
Worrying number of major incidents missed by match officials during opening weekend
Dual playmakers Mo’unga and Barrett give defending champions buckets of options
Ireland take a lot of credit against a Scotland side way off the pace required in opener
Rugby World Cup: Defending champions weather Boks’ storm to take charge of Pool B
Scotland may be an old and manageable foe but danger lurks in Yokohama on Sunday
Omens not great when you see top coaches decrying red card for Barrett last month
The 12 referees have gone through a long and arduous selection process
Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?
Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years
Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile
All officials for pool fixtures announced on Friday with Nigel Owens reffing opener
Leo Cullen’s men fought the good fight, but couldn’t withstand Saracens’ physicality
The forecasted game for the ages delivers but Leinster are left to rue what might have been
Defending champions overpowered as Saracens secure a third title
Leinster keen to give Seán O’Brien a winning send-off, but Saracens will also be motivated
All you need to know as Leinster bid for a fifth European Cup crown in Newcastle
The Frenchman has never before refereed the Champions Cup showpiece
Key figures in the pack that bullied Ireland at the Aviva now have Munster in their sights
As New Zealand rugby feels talent drain to the north, Ronan O’Gara is embraced down south
England dominate key gain-line contest as Ireland’s go-to carriers stopped in their tracks
No 8 played most of match with suspected fractured cheekbone and eye socket
A day that started off way too giddy ended with a reality check for Joe Schmidt’s side
England started with an early try and never relented against an out-of-sorts Ireland
Visitors bring heavyweight pack with lots of ballast, a mix of brute force and creativity
Ireland begin the defence of their Six Nations crown against the old enemy at the Aviva
Joey Carbery’s late penalty secures tense win as Munster qualify for record 18th quarter-final
O’Mahony’s return the ideal boost as Exeter attempt to storm the Limerick citadel
Munster head coach knows they will need the Thomond Park energy in Exeter showdown
Stander says he never witnessed doping problems at Craven Week national trials
Side’s form in narrow defeat to best team in world a sign of what’s to come at World Cup
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices