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.
Regrets. Will Collier will no doubt have a few when his playing career finally ends. Everyone does. But, then again, as the song goes and despite English rugby...
Regrets. Will Collier will no doubt have a few when his playing career finally ends. Everyone does. But, then again, as the song goes and despite English rugby...
Munster have found themselves with European rugby egg on their face after getting shocked by French visitors Bayonne, who staged a late raid to secure a 17-17 draw in the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup.
Los Pumas flyer Mateo Carreras is set to bid farewell to Newcastle Falcons after the current season.
French rugby is on the crest of a wave and they know they can afford to take an understrength squad to Japan and rest their biggest names
French rugby is on the crest of a wave and they know they can afford to take an understrength squad to Japan and rest their biggest names
Toulon loose forward Charles Ollivon leads a 42-man France team chosen on Monday by coach Fabien Galthie for two Tests against Japan next month.
Toulon loose forward Charles Ollivon leads a 42-man France team chosen on Monday by coach Fabien Galthie for two Tests against Japan next month.
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
