Long before the likes of Earl and Esterhuizen, Italy flanker MAURO BERGAMASCO moonlighted at scrum half…

Thirty years after their introduction, Stephen Jones says tactical substitutes remain a blight on a sport that has become more dangerous and less exciting

The exodus of talent across the border to England is one of many issues now afflicting Welsh rugby

The giant from Limerick spearheaded the reverse in Ireland’s Six Nations fortunes

The battling flanker overcame a sticky start to become an icon and double Grand Slam winner

England’s gladiator at eight was central to their early Six Nations success