Morris, Malins and the magnificent Simmonds brothers – there were some standout performances on a weekend of mixed fortunes for Premiership clubs in Europe No ordinary Joe: Exeter's Joe Simmonds scores against Toulouse in the Champions Cup semi-final (Getty)A few players put their hand up for England selection at the weekend
Who makes it into our Champions Cup team of the tournament? Take a look hereCream of the Crop: Farrell and Itoje both made it into our XV (Getty Images)Who makes it into our Champions Cup team of the tournament? Take a look here
With Saracens and Clermont home and hosed, and safely through to the knock-out stages, the next two weekends will decide who joins them but nothing is certain...Decision time: Wasps play Toulouse in a game both must winBefore the 2017 Six Nations swings into full focus and dominates the rugby calendar for the months of February and …Continue reading »
Stuart Lancaster is on the other side of the water after walking the plank with England last year and has got a smile on his face againThe smile is back: Stuart Lancaster is enjoying life with LeinsterJust over a year ago Stuart Lancaster’s world fell apart and judging by his expression as England exited their own …Continue reading »
The Champions Cup is closest the club game gets to Test level intensity and there will be a clutch of players looking to impress over the next two weekendsOn trial: Garry Ringrose's partnership with Robbie Henshaw is showing promiseBy Alex Shaw The European Rugby Champions Cup makes its 2016-17 bow this weekend and as early as round one, …Continue reading »