Ireland insist roof stays open

The roof of the Millennium Stadium will be open during the crucial Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday.

Six Nations preview (Round 5)

MARIETTE ADAMS looks ahead to the final round of the Six Nations, which will see one of Wales, Ireland or England crowned champions.

Nations Championship semis scrapped

World Rugby outlined its vision for the future of international rugby, including the proposed Nations Championship, during a meeting with stakeholders in Dublin on Thursday.

Roux: Nations Championship has appeal

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux says the concept behind World Rugby’s Nations Championship is ‘interesting’.

Wales stick with winning formula

Wales have named an unchanged match 23 for their crunch Test against Ireland at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Players want say on Nations Champs

The International Rugby Players council has reinforced its stance that player views must be fundamental to any future competition proposals by World Rugby.

White: We don’t need World League

Former Springbok coach Jake White has questioned World Rugby’s proposed Nations Championship model.

Simelane’s worth the investment

Wandisile Simelane is a prime example of a player who should benefit richly from South African rugby’s new contracting model, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

De Bruin commits to World Cup role

Swys de Bruin is set to travel with the Springboks to the World Cup in a continuation of his role as the attack coach.

Highlights: Ireland vs France

Highlights of Ireland’s 26-14 win against France in Dublin.