The Principality Stadium roof will be left open for Wales' Six Nations Grand Slam game in Cardiff against Ireland, despite yellow wind warnings set for Saturday.

Rory Best has tipped rookie lineout caller James Ryan to come of age for Ireland against the 'world's best lock' Alun Wyn Jones in Cardiff for their Six Nations clash.

Munster duo Mike Haley and Jean Kleyn are the only uncapped players included in Ireland's 44-man training squad for their pre-World Cup training camps.

Warren Gatland insisted that Rhys Patchell would travel to the World Cup on Wednesday despite suffering a worrying concussion in Wales' defeat to Ireland.

The All Blacks lived up to their billing as red-hot favourites four years ago. But this year's World Cup in Japan promises to be the closest-fought ever. Here's why...

RORY KEANE: This Ireland squad were primed to reach a first-ever World Cup semi-final, and possibly more. But they have been seemingly in free-fall since the events of February 2 at the Aviva.

Sportsmail provide a breakdown of how points are won and lost during the Rugby World Cup as 20 teams look reach the final in Japan and how teams can obtain the bonus points in Japan.

Ireland delivered on their promise to hit form when it mattered most by stunning Scotland 27-3 with a bonus-point blitz to launch their Japanese World Cup quest in style.

Japan claimed one of the greatest upsets in rugby history, four years after their historic win over South Africa. 

Ireland picked up the bonus point they needed but were made to work hard for it by a stubborn Russian side. Russia spent 20 minutes down to 14 men in the middle of the match.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RORY KEANE IN FUKUOKA: The 48-year-old is now head coach of Samoa, the final obstacle in Ireland's quest to qualify for the knockout stages at the Rugby World Cup.

Johnny Sexton has questioned the 'strange' negativity around Ireland's World Cup campaign, insisting Joe Schmidt's men are ready to peak for the All Blacks.

Johnny Sexton has predicted that New Zealand will be cleaner in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Ireland following a bruising encounter in Dublin three years ago.

All Blacks take on Ireland in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash in Japan as they look to progress to the semi-final to take on either England or Australia. Follow LIVE ACTION RIGHT HERE.

RORY KEANE AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend jumped to the defence of skipper Stuart Hogg for the incredible blunder which cost the visitors dear in Dublin.

During the Joe Schmidt era, Ireland were renowned for peppering the backfield with high balls from Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray but Eddie Jones insists that England can cope with it.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The good news is I sensed a sharpening of intensity with England at Murrayfield - but the bad news is some of Eddie Jones' selections are making me very nervous!

CHRIS FOY AT TWICKENHAM: Eddie Jones had all his selection decisions vindicated at Twickenham as England delivered another statement victory over Ireland.

Sportsmail runs the rule over every player from the two sides after a brutal Six Nations encounter at Twickenham that gives England a chance of glory thanks to their 24-12 victory.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The 77-year-old is very well-connected in racing circles and has good relationships with key figures at ITV, where he was first employed as a pundit in 1971.

Sire Du Berlais led home a Gordon Elliott one-two as he recorded back-to-back victories in the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham.

The British Horseracing Authority have stood down 80 per cent of its staff in an emergency financial plan to cut a third of its normal monthly budget. Over 200 out of 260 staff will be furloughed from work.

Former jockey Mark Dwyer has paid tribute to Cheltenham Gold Cup winning trainer Peter Beaumont, who has died at the age of 85.

Leading rider Jamie Spencer is facing sometime out of the saddle following an accident on the Newmarket gallops on Friday. The 39-year-old Irishman was returning to the David Simcock stable.

Britain's No 1 tipster, SAM TURNER (Robin Goodfellow) discusses half a dozen of the home contingent which could line up for the Derby that could be run some time during July.

Races will be restricted to 12 runners to comply with social distancing rules in plans to race behind closed doors next month. 

There is no racing at present but there is still plenty to discuss and Sportsmail columnist Peter Scudamore is on hand to answer some important questions.

Gunners manager Unai Emery has just £45m to rebuild his squad this summer after his side missed out on Champions League qualification. ellegrini has a £27m buy-out clause in his deal.

Mario Balotelli has reportedly landed himself in trouble with the Italian authorities after the former Manchester City striker allegedly paid a bar owner €2,000 to drive his moped into the sea.

The astonishing revelation about Gianfranco Zola has come from former Italian footballer Fabrizio Maiello, who turned to crime after seeing his career end abruptly due to injury.

Roberto Mancini has left Everton's new signing Moise Kean out of his latest Italy squad as a punishment for turning up late to a team meeting, according to Football Italia. 

The 25-year-old defender started the top-of-the-table Group J Euro 2020 qualifier against Finland at the Tampere Stadium. But left-back Emerson sustained the problem after just six minutes.

The Atalanta coach was furious after top scorer Duvan Zapata was ruled out of Atalanta's arduous Champions League trip to Manchester City with an abductor strain sustained with Colombia.

Napoli knew they could make up ground on second-placed Inter Milan, who drew 2-2 at home to Parma, and Juventus, who were held to a 1-1 draw at Lecce, but finished their afternoon crestfallen.

Marchisio and his wife were threatened 'with two pistols and a screwdriver' and he was forced to hand over money and other expensive possessions to the four robbers during the horrific incident.

Jack Rodwell has reportedly entered talks with Parma regarding a surprise switch to Italian football. The free agent looked on course to sign for Roma, but the deal ultimately fell through.

Serie A returns this week after six clubs were involved in midweek matches in Europe. Italy's top clubs excelled. Inter Milan, Juventus Atalanta all earned victories.

JUVENTUS 4-0 UDINESE: Juventus, missing Cristiano Ronaldo with sinusitis, went ahead with a delightful goal after 16 minutes that had all the hallmarks of their coach Maurizio Sarri.

Euro 2020 is under serious threat as the coronavirus continues to sweep its way across the world, with organisers of the championships monitoring the situation closely.

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani was the first Serie A player to test positive for Covid-19, just days after he was in the matchday squad for the club's win over Inter behind closed doors.

Abigail Breslin arrived on the red carpet with her boyfriend Ira Kunyansky before heading inside for the ceremony.She also presented an early award of the evening with fellow actress Samira Wiley.

In 2016, she was nominated for Best Play for Eclipsed, a play she wrote. It made history as the first play with an all-black and all-female creative cast and team to premiere on Broadway.

James Corden was joined by his glamorous wife Julia on the Tony Awards red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday night.

The high-octane performance began with James singing as if he was in his dressing room before performers from various nominated shows joined him on stage.

Vanessa Hudgens showed of her petite curves in a paisley-patterned mini dress at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards in New York City Sunday night.

Marisa Tomei, Rachel Brosnahan and Emily Ratajkowski all turned heads at the event, held in New York City's iconic Radio City Music Hall in cleavage-baring gowns.

The 73rd Annual Tony Awards are well underway, and stars are arriving to the carpet. Regina King, 48, looked elegant in pink as she arrived at the red carpet at the show. It's hosted by James Corden.

The songstress, 27, exuded confidence while working a plunging black suit with strappy heels as she headed to Burbank Studios. Selena definitely looked like she meant business.

She had to lose him to love herself. While on the Zach Sang Show, Selena Gomez spoke on her status as a single woman, and described the kind of love she hopes to find in the future.

Speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music's Beats 1, Selena, 27, told how she feels she was previously a 'people pleaser' until she had a 'huge moment' where she 'stopped caring'.