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Joe Schmidt now faces the biggest challenge of his coaching career

Since the advent of professionalism and the rise in the status of the Rugby World Cup after its rushed introduction in 1987 against the wishes of the four unions in Britain and Ireland, the sport at international level now tends to operate in four-year cycles.

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In 60 seconds: Furlong and Ryan tries crucial as Ireland beat Wales to top world rankings

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Gatland: Lack of territory and possession caught Wales in second half against Ireland

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Patchell upbeat after tough year

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Van Graan frustrated as Munster left to rue missed opportunities

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Iain Henderson tries keep Ulster cup dreams alive

Donal Lenihan: Keep an eye on Scarlets ‘poachers’

The key issues that will decide Champions Cup semi finals.

Sat, 21 Apr, 2018

Jones warns Leinster not to tackle Scarlets at own game

Scarlets legend Mark Jones believes it will be ‘curtains’ for Leinster’s European dreams if they play the Welsh region at their own game.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2018

Rhys Patchell reveals Scarlets’ mantra

RHYS Patchell will form part of a confident Scarlets squad travelling to Dublin this weekend determined to reach the Champions Cup final, but not only for themselves.

Tue, 17 Apr, 2018

Scarlets will quickly blank Saturday blushes

As far as preparation goes for your biggest game in a decade, a 50-point hammering is not ideal.

Mon, 16 Apr, 2018

Ireland Rugby Squad Training and Press Conference

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton will be targeted, warns Warren Gatland

Ireland half-backs Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton have been warned they’re in Welsh crosshairs for Saturday’s pivotal Six Nations clash at Lansdowne Road.

Wed, 21 Feb, 2018

Aaron Shingler: Wales will throw everything at Ireland

England 12 Wales 6: Aaron Shingler has vowed that Wales will “throw everything” at Ireland in a fortnight’s time when they aim to keep alive their NatWest 6 Nations title hopes.

Mon, 12 Feb, 2018

England v Wales - NatWest 6 Nations - Twickenham Stadium

Jonny May brace helps England to win in bruising encounter with Wales

Jonny May ran in both tries as England kept their Grand Slam aspirations alive by edging Wales 12-6 in a brutally competitive NatWest 6 Nations clash at Twickenham.

Sat, 10 Feb, 2018

England Training Session and Press Conference - Pennyhill Park

Mischievous Eddie Jones takes aim at Wales skipper

Eddie Jones has lodged a complaint with World Rugby over the conduct of Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones towards referee Pascal Gauzere in Cardiff last Saturday.

Fri, 09 Feb, 2018

Scarlets topple triple winners Toulon to progress in Champions Cup

The Scarlets secured a European Champions Cup quarter-final place as Pool Five winners after toppling Toulon.

Sat, 20 Jan, 2018

Gareth Davies looks to offload 31/12/2017

Scarlets hold off Cardiff Blues to strengthen position at top

Scarlets have recorded a 14-11 victory over the Cardiff Blues to maintain their position at the top of Conference B in the Guinness PRO14.

Sun, 31 Dec, 2017

Samson Lee's first try in over 100 appearances claims victory for Scarlets over Ospreys

Wales prop Samson Lee scored his first try in more than 100 appearances for Scarlets to edge the reigning Guinness PRO12 champions to victory over arch-rivals Ospreys.

Sat, 07 Oct, 2017

Connacht’s brave effort falls short at Scarlets

SCARLETS 36 - CONNACHT 27: No surprise result against the Scarlets, no reversal of fortunes for Connacht yet, but they came ever so close, producing their best attacking performance this season.

Sat, 30 Sep, 2017

Scarlets survive scare from Connacht with bonus-point victory

The defending Guinness PRO14 champions were again impressive in attack, but their defence left something to be desired.

Fri, 29 Sep, 2017

Leinster lose out to Scarlets at the RDS

Scarlets reached their first ever Guinness PRO12 final after defeating much-fancied Leinster 27-15 at the RDS despite having Steff Evans sent off before half-time.

Fri, 19 May, 2017

Scarlets ease past Connacht to seal PRO12 play-offs spot

Scarlets sauntered into the Guinness PRO12 play-offs with a 30-8 bonus point victory over error-strewn Connacht at the Sportsground.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2017

Leinster's loss opens the door for Munster

Scarlets 38 Leinster 29: Leinster handed provincial rivals Munster an opportunity to replace them at the summit of the Guinness Pro12 after a torrid evening in West Wales.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2016

Nick Tompkins scores his sides second try 22/10/2016

Here's how the rest of the Champions Cup games finished

Clermont beat Bordeaux in a cracker in Ulster's pool.

Sat, 22 Oct, 2016

Connacht must turn it around quickly

Scarlets 17 Connacht 8: After a third successive loss, Connacht are in choppy waters, and Edinburgh’s impending visit to the Sportsground has taken on a must-win feeling.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Ulster struggle to see off weakened Scarlets

Ulster struggled to defeat a weakened Scarlets side at the Kingspan Stadium last night.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

Munster give Rassie Erasmus a winning start in Pro12

A strong defensive display earned Munster an opening Guinness Pro12 victory over a disappointing Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2016

Deadly Cardiff Blues open up Munster

Munster’s charge towards the top four of the Pro12 hit a speed bump as they slipped to a 37-28 defeat at Cardiff Blues.

Sun, 20 Mar, 2016

Cardiff’s late charge proves too much for Ulster

Cardiff Blues 23 Ulster 13: Cardiff scored two late tries to beat Ulster 23-13 at the Arms Park in the Guinness Pro12.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Dan Evans scores his sides first try 1/1/2016

Cardiff Blues snatch derby spoils

Cardiff 29 Scarlets 27: Alex Cuthbert’s try four minutes from time, converted by Rhys Patchell, gave Cardiff Blues a 29-27 Guinness PRO12 win over Scarlets in a thrilling derby at the Arms Park.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Rhys Patchell penalty wins derby at death for Cardiff Blues

Full-back Rhys Patchell landed a dramatic last-gasp penalty to secure a 21-20 derby day victory for Cardiff Blues over Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

Cardiff Blues v Connacht - Guinness PRO12 Round 9

Connacht’s winning streak ends as lowly Cardiff Blues take step up

Cardiff Blues 20 Connacht 16: Connacht’s poor record at the Arms Park continued last evening when they lost their grip on the lead of the Guinness Pro12 to a dogged Cardiff Blues.

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

Even in victory, Anthony Foley demands improvement

Munster 35 Cardiff Blues 27: Five tries, five match points and their place at the top of the Guinness Pro12 table was the prize for Munster at Musgrave Park on Saturday, but the most avid home fan would admit that Cardiff were unlucky not to even take home a losing bonus point.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

Munster finish strongly to see off Cardiff Blues

A strong finish from Munster secured a 35-27 win in Cork and denied Cardiff Blues only their second away victory in the Guinness PRO12 since last September.

Sat, 17 Oct, 2015

WATCH: Leo Cullen gets winning home start

Leinster 23 Cardiff Blues 15: It proved a successful competitive home debut for Leo Cullen at the RDS on Saturday evening, as Leinster held off a game display from Cardiff Blues to secure their first win of the Guinness Pro12 season.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

French advancing on HQ

The French will take Twickenham by storm next month for the first time since they subjected the All Blacks to the most riotous half-hour in World Cup history.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2015

Foley purrs at Munster display

Guinness Pro12: Munster 33 Cardiff Blues 16: Munster overcame the loss of Ian Keatley and Andrew Conway to put Cardiff Blues to the sword with a top-notch second-half performance that yielded three tries and another four Pro12 points at Musgrave Park on Saturday night.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015