Six Nations 2019: all you need to know before the final round

Three sides are chasing the Championship title with Wales bidding for the Grand Slam

Six Nations talking points: Carnage will continue all the way to Cardiff

Momentum has a lifespan . . . captain, my captains . . . Ireland get their carry on

Seymour, Kinghorn and Stuart Hogg out of Scotland v England

Scotland trio all ruled out through injury of Calcutta Cup defence at Twickenham

Wales eye clean sweep after victory over injury-hit Scotland

All-conquering Welsh side close in on Grand Slam ahead of weekend Ireland showdown

Gatland: Wales were perhaps thinking about ‘that Irish game’

‘We’ve lost the second half 5-3 but we’ve shown some real character,’ said the Wales manager

Wales make it 13 in a row and eye Grand Slam date with Ireland

Nothing unlucky about it as Warren Gatland’s side hold off Scottish fightback in Edinburgh

Greig Laidlaw dropped to bench as Finn Russell returns for Scotland

Jonny Gray and wing Tommy Seymour will make their 50th Test appearances

Six Nations: Italy v Ireland - Ireland player profiles

Joe Schmidt has made four changes to his starting XV for Sunday’s game in Rome

Scotland 13 Ireland 22: Ireland player ratings

Business as usual for Peter O’Mahony as Ireland flanker stands out in Edinburgh

Scotland 13 Ireland 22: Scotland player ratings

Finn Russell, Josh Strauss and Stuart McInally best for Gregor Townsend’s team

Gerry Thornley: Ireland's hurt to fuel a stormy response at Murrayfield

Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray should have enough to pull Scotland around the park

Kinghorn runs in hat-trick as Scotland grab bonus point

Italy score three late tries but can’t avoid 18th straight Six Nations defeat

Saracens overcome loss of Owen Farrell to take top seeding

England outhalf expected to make opening Six Nations game against Ireland after thumb surgery

Scotland name seven uncapped players in Six Nations squad

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

Tommy Seymour grabs hat-trick of tries as Scotland pummel Fiji

Gregor Townsend’s side trailed in the first half before taking control after break

European Rugby Previews

Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties

Third time unlucky as Connacht succumb to Glasgow Warriors again

Missed penalty late on denies Irish side early-season win under new coach Andy Friend

Connacht denied as last gasp penalty hits post

Craig Ronaldson unable to convert long range penalty with last kick of the game

Connacht will look to break losing run against Glasgow

Pr014 preview: Connacht v Glasgow, The Sportsground, 3pm (Live on TG4, Eir Sport 2)

Warriors will need to take a clinical approach against Scarlets

Defending Pro14 champions won’t be cowed by hostile venue, but Scots could shade this

Tough challenge for Ulster on a night of retirements

Iain Henderson has been handed captaincy, with Rory Best on the bench

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

Seymour and Gray back to bolster experienced Scotland

Townsend selects most experienced squad in his 10 months in charge for trip to Italy

Tom English: Scotland have a newfound hope and pride in their team

Under Townsend, side have rediscovered joy after close to 20 years of grinding failure

Gavin Hastings expects Sexton to resume normal service

Former Scotland fullback wary of Ireland pack ahead of Six Nations clash in Dublin

Ireland likely to make three changes for Scotland clash

Tadhg Furlong and Iain Henderson to return, Garry Ringrose set to replace Chris Farrell

Townsend wants Scotland players to get over travel sickness

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

Scotland make one change for Dublin duel with Ireland

Gregor Townsend’s side come into the match off the back of their Calcutta Cup victory

Joe Schmidt rues loss of shape despite Ireland win

Coach said it was similar to Italy game with his side becoming a bit ragged after changes

Thrilling Glasgow end Exeter’s Champions Cup campaign

Two stunning second half tries give Warriors first victory of the competition at Scotstoun

Chris Dean’s late try helps Edinburgh end Glasgow league run

Warriors unbeaten start to Pro 14 season comes to an end at Murrayfield

Scotland cut loose to punish 14-man Australia

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

Scotland keep fast-finishing Samoa at bay in Edinburgh

Gregor Townsend’s side led 32-10 early in the second half at Murrayfield

Gerry Thornley’s Lions Tour player ratings

Our rugby correspondent hands out the marks after drawn series against All Blacks

Hurricanes 31 Lions 31 – Lions player ratings

Iain Henderson was magnificent. If he doesn’t make the test 23 it’ll be a disgrace

Lions blown off course by thrilling Hurricanes comeback

Warren Gatland’s side let winning position slip after Iain Henderson was sent to sinbin

Lions take the scalp of weakened Chiefs

Comfortable win unlikely to unduly alter the thinking of Gatland and his coaches for first test

Lions believe New Zealand tactic is to block runners off the ball

Lions selection for Chiefs game gives strong pointers toward squad for first test

The Lions are in need of marginal gains

Warren Gatland rues one that got away as Highlanders win 23-22 in Dunedin

McLeod’s Highlanders inflict another defeat on Lions

Highlanders edge a tense and physical battle in Dunedin with 23-22 victory

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