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"There was quite a significant split in the group over which way to go"

Gatland: Strike threat caused 'split' in Welsh squad

Warren Gatland has revealed that a threat of possible player strike action before Wales' Guinness Six Nations clash against England caused "quite a significant split" and "tension" within his squad.

Rugby • 09 Mar 23

'At half-time if it was a cricket game, we could have declared' - Jones

Game was over at half-time, claims England coach Jones

Eddie Jones claimed England were so dominant in their 24-12 victory over Ireland that they could have declared at half-time.

Rugby • 23 Feb 20

Maro Itoje charges down a Conor Murray kick at Twickenham.

Player ratings: Scrum of all fears for overrun Ireland

There were few positives to be gleaned from a day where Ireland's scrum was dominated, possession was turned over constantly and the usually reliable Sexton fluffed his lines.

Rugby • 23 Feb 20

Johnny Sexton was found guilty of killing the ball on the line

Schmidt bemoans Sexton's sin-binning in Cardiff

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt bemoaned the sin-binning of Johnny Sexton just before the break was a turning point in his side's 22-9 defeat to Wales in the RBS Six Nations on Friday evening.

Six Nations • 11 Mar 17

Eddy: Withdrawals great 'opportunity' for others

Ireland's director of women's rugby says the the decision to withdraw three key players from today's Six Nations squad was taken with the world cup in mind.

Six Nations • 26 Feb 17

Stander scores on of his three tries against Italy

Stander and Gilroy top Six Nations stats charts

Ireland's hat-trick heroes CJ Stander and Craig Gilroy not surprisingly lead the way in the attacking stats after round two of the RBS Six Nations.

Rugby • 13 Feb 17

CJ Stander scores his third try despite Tommaso Benvenuti and Angelo Esposito in close attention

Hat-trick hero Stander praises Irish attitude

CJ Stander said a dramatic improvement in Irish attitude saw Ireland bounce back from the defeat to Scotland claim a comprehensive bonus-point win away to Italy in Rome.

Rugby • 11 Feb 17

Hogg scored two tries in a man of the match performance against Ireland

Hogg delight after 'fantastic' comeback

Man of the match Stuart Hogg paid tribute to the resilience of his side as Scotland withstood an Irish fight-back to claim a 27-22 victory on the opening weekend of the RBS Six Nations.

Rugby • 04 Feb 17

Ian Madigan: Scots will test our title credentials

In the first of a series, Ian Madigan discusses the French perception of Irish rugby, the challenge facing Ireland in Murrayfield and the rock-solid pairing of Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton

Rugby • 30 Jan 17

Four of the six teams can still claim the title

The points race for the Six Nations title

The RBS 6 Nations title is likely to be decided by points difference this year. Brendan Cole breaks down how the crown can be won.

Six Nations • 20 Mar 15

Conor Murray's boxkicking has become a crucial part of Ireland's attacking gameplan

Conor Murray hails 'biggest' win of Schmidt era

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray feels that Ireland’s ability to execute their own gameplan in the heat of battle against England was key to their 19-9 victory in the Six Nations last Sunday.

Six Nations • 03 Mar 15

Dan Biggar scored a decisive try for Wales

Wales keep hopes alive by beating France

Dan Biggar scored a try and Leigh Halfpenny kicked five penalties as Wales kept alive their RBS 6 Nations title hopes by beating France in Paris.

Six Nations • 28 Feb 15

Italy stun Scotland with last-gasp win

Scotland were left facing their fourth wooden spoon in 11 years after a late collapse handed Italy a 22-19 Six Nations win at Murrayfield.

Six Nations • 28 Feb 15

The Ireland players celebrate Six Nations glory in Paris

Analysis: Ireland win classic in Paris

RTÉ Rugby's Conor O'Shea looks back at Ireland's Six Nations-winning victory over France in Paris and examines where all the sides stand post-tournament.

Six Nations • 05 Jul 15

Italy have never beaten England in 19 encounters

Six Nations preview: Italy v England

Tadhg Peavoy examines what might transpire as England travel to Rome to take on Italy at Stadio Olimpico, and why the Red Rose have been so good so far this term.

Six Nations • 14 Mar 14

Scott Johnson will take charge of Scotland for the final time this weekend

Johnson holds back on Scotland selection

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson has named a 13-man squad of backs from which he will finalise selection for the final game of the Six Nations Championship against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Six Nations • 12 Mar 14

Rob Kearney of Ireland attempts to catch the ball as Ryan Wilson (L) and Sean Lamont challenge

Kearney ‘delighted’ to get off to winning start

Ireland full-back Rob Kearney was delighted to make a winning start to this season's RBS 6 Nations but warned sterner challenges lie ahead.

Six Nations • 02 Feb 14

Broken and battered Ireland fall to Italy

Ireland succumbed to a first defeat by Italy, 22-15, in the RBS 6 Nations after an indisciplined afternoon at the Stadio Olimpico.

Six Nations • 18 Mar 13

Another win - by whatever margin would do nicely for the Irish

Irish Women seek Grand Slam finish

Ireland Women are in bonus territory having already achieved pre-tournament goals by winning the Triple Crown and the Championship and securing RWC 2015 qualification.

Six Nations • 17 Mar 13