The battle for back-row Lions selection took centre stage on a gripping weekend of European action that also featured bizarre decisions and calamitous finishing Brive encounter: Bath No 8 Taulupe Faletau scores the first of his two tries against Brive (Getty Images)THE SAINTS Back-row headache Who’d be a Lions selector? The recent return from a hamstring injury of Peter O’Mahony has …Continue reading »
It was do or die in the European competitions as the final round of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup pool matches took place. Who were the match-winning heroes and who let themselves down?Captain's contribution: Jonny Gray scores one of Glasgow's six tries at Welford Road. (Photo: Getty Images)The Saints Glasgow Warriors How do you pick a star player from a team which inflicted a record European defeat …Continue reading »
The European Champions Cup pool stages are coming to the boil and with every point precious, who starred and who slumped this weekend?In a tight corner: Francis Saili slides in for the crucial try. (Photo: Inpho)The Saints Francis Saili Munster replacement Francis Saili took his team into the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup as Pool …Continue reading »
It might be the panto season, but round four of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup served up the best entertainment you would wish to see. Who were the heroes who stole the show, and who were the biggest villains?Creative spark: Finn Russell (headband) offloads to Tommy Seymour during his stellar display (Pic: AFP)THE SAINTS Finn Russell With Johnny Sexton, George Ford and Owen Farrell all strong options for the Lions, Finn Russell …Continue reading »
The statement wins of Ulster, Leinster and Munster over Clermont, Northampton and Leicester have proved the Irish provinces' resolve remains in tactGood day at the office: Rob Herring celebrates a deserved win over Clermont AuvergneBy Alex Shaw Four proud provinces. That’s the mantra of Irish rugby and it certainly lived up to that billing …Continue reading »
