A month out from the British & Irish Lions squad reveal and the selection subplot continues to simmer as both domestic and European seasons hurtle towards their respective conclusions.
The quarter-final draw for the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup is now complete, with five former winners making it through to the last eight.
Northampton Saints have confirmed that Temo Mayanavanua, Juarno Augustus and Fin Smith will return to the starting line-up for Friday’s Investec Champions Cup Round-of-16 fixture against ASM Clermont Auvergne.
It’s been a life-changing seven months since South Africa for the recently turned 20-year-old.
Young players are leaving, Joe Schmidt's future is unclear and the vaunted high-performance guru has already gone, painting a picture of confusion.
Tonga lock Vaea Fifita is being marketed to clubs in France and Japan, with the Scarlets seemingly willing to offload his estimated £400,000 a year salary from their wage bill.
Aussie back row Angus Scott-Young has signed a new deal with Northampton Saints ensuring his stay extends beyond the current season.
Jim Mallinder's decision to jettison the RFU for Scott Johnson's performance director role at the SRU has left Scotland fans delighted with their coup.