The crescendo of an astonishing 45-metre drive through the heart of the Italian defence came when Dupont saw Italian centre Tommaso Menoncello step less than a metre out of the defensive alignment.

Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell highlighted a crucial aspect of their game which they will have to improve on ahead of ...

England skills coach Kevin Sinfield has confirmed that the team will persist with playing Marcus Smith at fullback.

The Munster man who was once rated as the best scrumhalf in the world will step away from international rugby after the Six ...