Munster’s record of grinding out wins in big games a huge asset

Other figures add up to a difficult assignment for the visitors at Murrayfield

O’Mahony puts Cardiff behind him as Edinburgh beckons

Champions Cup quarter-finals come just a fortnight after Ireland’s Six Nations defeat

Leavy and McGrath return for Leinster visit to Edinburgh

Flalnker’s fitness a boost for Cullen in advance of Champions Cup quarter-final

Scotland seeking a magic mix of good instincts and commonsense

Townsend encourages players who are free spirits to express themselves on the pitch

Japan still far away as Ireland focus on Scotland

‘There is so much rugby to be played between now and then,’ says prop Kilcoyne on RWC

Six Nations 2019: consistency the key for Scotland the brave

Gregor Townsend’s side possess a frightening backline but have injuries up front

Scotland name seven uncapped players in Six Nations squad

Greig Laidlaw will again skipper the team in the absence of the injured John Barclay

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Scarlets time peak to perfection to leave Glasgow in their wake

Defending champions back in Pro 14 final after Scotstoun victory

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

Rugby Stats: Irish numbers stack up individually and collectively

Schmidt’s players top a host of categories at the end of a phenomenal 12 months

Greig Laidlaw’s late penalty helps cure Scotland’s travel sickness

Tomasso Allan’s two tries not enough as Italy let victory chance slip in Rome

CJ Stander turns his mind to definitive Twickenham test

South African excited by the prospect of bidding for a Grand Slam against England

Room for improvement but Ireland retain Grand ambition

Historic opportunity beckons at Twickenham as Schmidt’s Irish machine rolls on

Gregor Townsend rues Scottish generosity with final pass

‘We all make errors but we certainly played some outstanding rugby today’

Ireland secure bonus point and pave way to Six Nations title

Jacob Stockdale continues incredible try-scoring exploits with two in win over Scotland

Matt Williams: Pack can ensure Irish victory but don’t underestimate Scotland

If Ireland repeat their impressive possession stats it will set the platform for a home win

Concentrated Ireland can clear penultimate hurdle with aplomb

Scotland unlikely to be able to match Ireland’s physicality and intensity over 80 minutes

John Barclay: ‘We want it to be chaotic and uncomfortable in Dublin’

Breakdown king a threat to Ireland’s Grand Slam ambitions

Rugby Statistics: Ireland must be zealous in protecting ruck ball

The concession of vital turnovers and penalties proved so costly to England’s hopes

Townsend wants Scotland players to get over travel sickness

Head coach has held one-on-one talks with players ahead of Dublin trip

Significant away victory the next target for rejuvenated Scotland

Townsend’s team aiming to end their dire away record by claiming Ireland’s scalp

English vanities mauled by tactically astute Scotland

Efficient England discover inspiration, artistry and passion trump the grinding game

Warren Gatland’s milestone comes at a testing time for Wales

Welsh side need a Six Nations reboot after losing more matches than they won in 2017

John Barclay excited by the expectation on Scotland to wow

‘They will not take us lightly this time’: captain ready for clash with ‘formidable’ Wales

Tadhg Beirne puts Scarlets on road to sinking Bath

Irish lock wins man of the match award as Welsh side boost quarter-final hopes

Scotland cut loose to punish 14-man Australia

Sekope Kepu red card costs Wallabies dear as Gregor Townsend's side record record win

All Blacks edge out valiant Scotland at Murrayfield

Beauden Barrett’s try the difference as New Zealand remain unbeaten against Scots

Gregor Townsend ready to rewrite history as Scotland tackle All Blacks

Stuart Hogg and Huw Jones believe their side are capable of causing upset at Twickenham

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

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

Maro Itoje promises to be Ireland’s worst nightmare

England prodigy is captain-material and will seek to tick off Dublin on way to greatness

Gordon D'Arcy: Stick to Schmidt's plan and England can be beaten

Payne’s return would strengthen Ireland who must target Ford’s defensive limitations

Billy Vunipola: 'We know the Irish are going to come at us, know it for a fact'

Eddie Jones’s side look unstoppable with their potent mixture of power, pace and skill

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