The start of the Champions and Challenge Cup starts in 10 days time and for the tournament's organisers the action can't come quickly enoughThe Champs: Saracens are favourites to go back-to-backThe Champions Cup starts in earnest this month with enough high-profile clashes to whet the appetite of the most ardent …Continue reading »
Date of birth: 23 May, 1996. Country: IrelandOn his way: Conan O'Donnell running out to play for Connacht in Europe. (Photo: Inpho)How did you get into rugby? My first sport was Gaelic football, which I started when I was three or …Continue reading »
The Lions are well-known for surprise packages so don't be surprised if eyebrows are raised at Warren Gatland's squad announcement. Here are a few players to watch...Fast-track: At 25, Nathan Hughes has the maturity and talent to make the Lions squadFrom Will Greenwood in 1997, to Keith Earls in 2009, the selection announcement for the Lions tour always springs its …Continue reading »
Warren Gatland's unveiling as Lions coach in Edinburgh sets off the countdown to the toughest Lions series ever. RW looks at the task ahead…Man apart: Warren Gatland will be part of his third Lions tourCongratulations Warren Gatland – and, er, commiserations. For while being named head coach of the 2017 British & Irish Lions …Continue reading »
