Head coach must deliver results in tough run of games to banish memory of Six Nations failure

Another Women’s Six Nations title was secured under real pressure, where France illuminated both England’s vulnerabilities and their enduring strengths, writes Ben Coles from Bordeaux

Middlesbrough call for rivals to be removed from Saturday’s final as independent panel investigates misconduct charges

The urine-swapping scheme will have shattered the team’s hopes of joining the Six Nations

A tournament that has set new records off the pitch concludes with its most competitive fixture

Billy Vunipola has found calm after years of chaos

The region offer hope that reaches far beyond Newport as they face Montpellier

Winger’s debut lasts only 19 minutes, but a try was evidence of her exciting potential

The latest development for Welsh rugby might feel like a relief, but the future of the game in Wales remains murky

Record crowd a sign of progress off the field despite another crushing win for the world champions

It boils down to reading names off a list and yet more than 200,000 fans will flock to Pittsburgh to watch

England 33 - Ireland 12

Players look to put reasonable frustrations with governing bodies behind them, as both sides embark on fresh starts with new head coaches.

The Tigers are much-changed but can still surprise the Champions Cup holders on Sunday

American golfer heads into this week’s Masters after Houston Open win and recovering from brain surgery

On and off the field, the Prem champions are confident they can earn even more success under Johann van Graan

RFU’s ‘deeper dive’ review trying to find answers to malaise afflicting national team

A dramatic finale in Paris capped a championship brimming with tries, emerging stars and late twists

Les Bleus win thrilling tournament with last kick of the match to beat spirited England 48-46

What began with title ambitions and talk of English fans flooding across the Channel now ends with uncertainty after a chaotic championship