WILL KELLEHER'S SCRUM'S THE WORD: This week we have tales of Beards, beers, and Beirnes ahead of the biggest game of the weekend: Wales v Ireland, and plenty more besides.

Wales produced a dominant performance to comprehensively outclass Ireland in Cardiff and complete a memorable Six Nations Grand Slam. Relive all the action as it happened with Sportsmail.

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: The RFU have informed rival unions in the southern hemisphere that they will not sign up for the proposed Nations League - meaning World Rugby's proposal is doomed.

Caelan Doris has been backed to make a huge impact for Ireland on his Six Nations debut against Scotland on Saturday, with assistant coach Simon Easterby saying the No 8 is 'made for this level'.

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.

Ireland are desperate to show green shoots of recovery after a harrowing World Cup under Joe Schmidt. Sportsmail analyses their threats, and what has changed under new coach Andy Farrell.

The Irish travel to Twickenham seeking to clinch a second Triple Crown in three years after beginning this year's tournament with successive home wins over Scotland and Wales.

WILL KELLEHER IN DUBLIN: The 59-year-old Bono dropped into the Irish camp to give a rallying speech to Andy Farrell's team ahead of their Six Nations clash with England.

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.

Conor Murray admits the father-son dynamic between the Farrells will be strange when Ireland face England on Sunday, but hopes his coach can provide crucial insights into his son's game.

NIK SIMON'S FORM GUIDE: England have had an up and down Six Nations campaign so far, with one win and one loss, while Ireland are still undefeated at this stage.

England earned a crucial Six Nations victory over a disappointing Ireland at Twickenham on Sunday.   

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

England wore down Ireland with their physical approach on Sunday but it wasn't just the visitors who left Twickenham with some bruises to show for it.

The deadly epidemic has swept through northern parts of Italy and there have been calls to prevent the disease reaching the shores of Ireland with the game set to take place on March 7.

The club'sformer captain announced he was leaving his role as technical director last week, which brought an end to his 30-year affiliation with the club. Totti has been spotted enjoying a break.

There is plenty at stake over the next fortnight with teams on the brink of qualifying for the European Championships in 2020, while some nations hit the road for some eagerly-anticipated friendlies.

International stars have shown their support for Australian bushfire victims.

Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift and Halsey are all on the list fore the awards show which will take place on March 29 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Jeremy Corbyn has been accused of plotting to take a 'sledgehammer to the UK economy' after unveiling an extraordinary hard-Left manifesto, vowing to tear up the 'political establishment'.

In its latest election giveaway, Labour unveiled plans to nationalise train operators alongside swathes of the UK economy, and cut season ticket fares.

This freeze should remain in place until each individual unit of blood collected in the two counties can be tested, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.

The move, ordered by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday, is a major expansion in a bid intended to protect the nation's blood supply from the mosquito-borne virus.

After 17 days and 44 matches, Euro 2016 has now reached crunch time with eight teams left to battle it out for glory in France as the tournament reaches the finishing straight.

European football's governing body announced the three countries had all 'expressed interest' in staging June 2019's semi-finals and final of the inaugural competition.

Find out who made the cut for every team taking part in Russia. We've listed the 23-man squads for each of the 32 nations going for glory at the greatest tournament on the planet.

Germany's home clash with France is the most mouth-watering tie on Thursday, as the reigning World Cup winners look to continue their dominance with victory over the 2014 champions.

Sportsmail provides you with everything you need to know for UEFA Nations League including how it works, groups, fixtures and how it impacts EURO 2020 play-off system.

Portugal boss Fernando Santos felt his side deserved the point in Italy which earned them qualification for the Nations League finals.

James Forrest's hat-trick inspired Scotland to a come-from-behind win over Israel that secured promotion in the Nations League on Tuesday night.

Arkadiusz Milik's second half penalty cancelled out Andre Silva's opening goal for Portugal as the Nations League finalists were held in Guimaraes on Tuesday night.

Leeds United have launched a bid to sign Croatia U21 international captain Ivan Sunjic. The 22-year old plays for Dinamo Zagreb who have already fielded an offer from Birmingham City.

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool's septet of Ballon d'Or nominees is the surest indication his club have re-established themselves as a leading European force.

The actor, 76, was accused of harassment when he tried to evict single mum Michelle Beattie, 40, after she claimed about the state of a property in Lancashire that she rents from him

The TV presenter, 53, joined millions of people around the country in a nationwide applause for the NHS, police and key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT Jenny was walking through the Beelu National Park, around 40km east of Perth on Monday when she saw something lying inside a cage.

The men are believed to have been fishing at the scenic coastal spot 260km from Perth when a large wave came over the rocks and washed them out to sea, WA Police said.

One Nation's co-founder unleashed on Pauline Hanson in his new book Before You Judge Me, saying it's hard to find any redeeming features in the firebrand politician.

Tourism operator Kuoni has released its top 10 best-selling luxury destinations for 2020, and there are a few surprises on the list...

Players who helped Australia qualify for the Olympics this year may not be able to play due to the age restriction.

Verstappen has 100 starts and seven wins to his name since becoming the sport's youngest driver and next season he could yet become the youngest champion.

Italian journalist Gianluigi Nuzzi (pictured) writes that the Vatican lost nearly €44million (£38million) last year while its property empire made a loss for the first time.

Mack's foundation made the $80,000 donation last month to a location in Fort Pierce, Florida, that just so happens to be where the star athlete was born and raised.

Clarksville, Tennessee, police responded to a report on Sunday of a man who appeared trapped in a clothing and shoe donation bin near the Walmart supercenter on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.

Donald Trump urged Americans to stop stocking up on food and supplies and instead 'band together' as coronavirus cases in the U.S. surpassed 70 on Monday.

President Donald Trump said he called the head of Walmart to place a 'big' order for gowns as the nation confronts a pressing need for hospital gear.

Donald Trump's decision to order the killing of Qassem Soleimani, the leader of Iran's formidable Quds Force, could prove to be the spark that sets the whole of the Middle East on fire.

Somalia, South Sudan and Syria have been ranked as the world's most corrupt nations in Transparency International's annual Corruption Perceptions Index report released on Thursday.

The Germany international, who is of Turkish descent, made the generous donation to provide food and aid for 16,000 Muslims throughout the holy month.

Sharapova became the latest women's star to raise questions about the inaugural men's team tournament having a monopoly on Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane this week.