Exeter forwards coach Rob Hunter underlined the importance of home advantage after the Chiefs secured a Heineken Champions Cup last-16 tie in Devon
Exeter secured a home tie in the Heineken Champions Cup round of 16 after beating Castres 40-3 at Sandy Park.
France is no longer a haven for foreign players. Its shifting tides that could redefine world rugby.
Castres Olympique threw out the old after a forgettable coronavirus-curtailed season and head into the 2020/21 campaign with a new - more youthful - look.
France have called upon five new players for the Six Nations, including Under-20 World Championship winner Romain Ntamack.
France have made two changes to their starting line-up against Argentina, with Yoann Huget selected for the first time in a year.
Jacques Brunel has recalled Louis Picamoles and Camille Lopez to face the Springboks at Stade de France.
Budgets, players to watch, arrivals and departures - and an overview of each club at the start of the new season. Welcome to the Rugby Pass club-by-club Top 14 season preview
France halfback Morgan Parra will lead his side for their final Test against the All Blacks on Saturday.
France have made five changes to their starting XV to face New Zealand in Wellington, as the All Blacks keep faith with the same side.