The Top 14 has long been thought of as the land of giants in a rugby union context and here we test the theory with a look at the average physical make-up of a player in each squad.
New Zealand's new coach may have to take a leap of faith given there is 'no perfect choice' available to him.
With a team in transition, Italy in Rome presents a potential banana skin but there is much to savour with this new England team
The new skipper has much on his plate, but there are reasons for cautious English optimism.
The rejuvenated Wales backrow relives his journey from outcast to standout, and the World Cup hurt that still lingers
The deep joy of the Portuguese, the domination of the Irish, the despondency of the Scots and Wallabies; the final Pool round had it all
We’re edging ever closer to the starting XV that’ll be rolled out to face Argentina on September 9 and now we need to see the real England stand up.
Bristol missed out on a Heineken Champions Cup spot for next season despite a hard-fought 36-21 win over local rivals Gloucester as they were pipped by Bath on points’ difference.
The Argentine playmaker has lit up the Premiership and could pose a huge threat to England's aspirations at the World Cup
Leicester, Saracens and Harlequins are the dominant contributors in the Gallagher Premiership team of the season named by retired England and Lions midfielder Will Greenwood.