Stade Toulousain kept their title defence rolling with a crushing -- victory over the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park. Spearheaded by Antoine Dupont, the Top 14 side overpowered their hosts in the physical exchanges and ran riot in open play.
It was the French who caught the eye in round one with six of their eight teams winning, including Stade Rochelais and Toulon away from home.
With the Autumn Nations Series wrapped up, we've picked a British & Irish Lions XV based purely on their form over the November Test window.
The curiosity about Woodward’s preferred Lions XV is that three of his pack picks haven’t played a single minute of the Autumn Nations Series
This weekend’s return of the Gallagher Premiership following a five-week hibernation was given its banner headline on Wednesday when Joe Marler confirmed he will retire from playing with immediate effect following Friday night’s Harlequins match at home to Bristol.
The Exeter wing has made a rapid impression at the top level.
Toulouse have selected four members of France's 34-player squad in their team to play Castres on Saturday in the Top 14, including second row duo Thibaud Flament and Emmanuel Meafou.
Born and raised in Cardiff, Feyi-Waboso qualifies for England through his grandmother and the battle for his allegiance began in November.
Sport and politics do mix, and sometimes decide elections, which is why Emmanuel Macron is praying for French success in the Six Nations