IBTimes UK assesses the fallout from the announcement of Warren Gatland's 41-man travelling party.
Wales flanker becomes second man to skipper the Lions on two tours after being selected by Warren Gatland.
Sam Warburton and Alun Wyn Jones are contenders to lead team, while Dylan Hartley's selection is uncertain.
Trio are accused of gang raping a 21-year-old woman in March.
Sale Sharks wing – a former Samoan league international – has now completed his three-year residency period.
The climax to Six Nations raises tantalising question - who has played their way into Warren Gatland's squad?
France pip Wales in 100-minute contest and Vern Cotter's Scotland reign ends with bonus-point win over Italy.
Exclusive: World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper is optimistic two-and-a-half years out from showcase event.
Vunipola replaces Nathan Hughes at number eight.
Wasps wing is going through return-to-play protocol after being injured by dangerous tackle in Scotland win.
The Parisian outfits are set to pool their resources together and become a superclub.
Successive grand slams one victory away after Joseph's hat-trick against Scotland.
Successive clean sweeps are within reach for the Red Rose after thrashing Scotland.
Successive grand slam titles are just a win away after Scotland are embarrassed at Twickenham.
Two great tries push Wales to win as North turns on the style in Cardiff.
Forwards coach Neil Hatley expects Saracens number eight to return after recovering from knee injury.
Boudjellal thinks players have turned to cocaine because alcohol "is no longer enough".
Midfield regular was omitted from Eddie Jones' side for the 36-15 victory over Italy at Twickenham.
England struggled against controversial Italian strategy before powering to victory in second half.
Norkett was the youngest player in the 2014 Rugby World Cup.
The Azzuri adopt bizarre breakdown strategy which almost causes Six Nations shock at Twickenham.
Jack Nowell scores two tries in the Red Roses' worst performance in recent memory.
Ireland 19-9 France, Scotland 29-13 Wales
Former Australia and New Zealand internationals accused of trying to buy cocaine
Te'o replaces the omitted Jonathan Joseph.
Younger brother Billy is also set to undergo a medical review at Pennyhill Park on Tuesday.
The captain suffered ankle ligament damage in defeat to France in Paris.
Eddie Jones side seal 21-16 win in Cardiff to lead championship.
Tom Wood and Jonny May drop to the bench in the only changes.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen called charge "bizarre".