Team Analysis

Are Scotland’s mistakes holding them back? There is no doubting that Scottish rugby is currently on the up, and their improvements under Gregor Townsend over…

Did we learn anything from Wales v Scotland? It is easy to think that, because the opening game of the weekend was so closely contested,…

Wales’ leadership issues Whilst Ireland played very well on Saturday and thoroughly deserved their win, they were helped by an abject Welsh performance. Wayne Pivac’s…

STADIUM: Stadio Olimpico HEAD COACH: Kieran Crowley (NZL) CAPTAIN: Michele Lamaro NOTABLE INCLUSIONS: There will be new faces featuring at hooker during the tournament, with regular starter Luca…

STADIUM: Stade de France HEAD COACH: Fabien Galthie (FRA) CAPTAIN: tbc NOTABLE INCLUSIONS: Montpellier tighthead prop Mohamed Haouas showed last year to be one of the best props…

STADIUM: Murrayfield Stadium HEAD COACH: Gregor Townsend (SCO) CAPTAIN: Stuart Hogg NOTABLE INCLUSIONS: Back rower Josh Bayliss has been one of Bath’s standout players in recent campaigns, even…

STADIUM: Aviva Stadium HEAD COACH: Andy Farrell (ENG) CAPTAIN: Johnny Sexton NOTABLE INCLUSIONS: Hookers Rob Herring and Ronan Kelleher have been in outstanding form this season for Ulster…

STADIUM: Principality Stadium HEAD COACH: Wayne Pivac (NZL) CAPTAIN: Dan Biggar NOTABLE INCLUSIONS: As well as plenty of the usual names in the squad, Cardiff back rower Ellis…

STADIUM: Twickenham Stadium HEAD COACH: Eddie Jones (AUS) CAPTAIN: tbc NOTABLE INCLUSIONS: England have been brave with their selections, as Eddie Jones continues to build towards next year’s…

The pool stages of the 2021/2022 European Rugby Champions Cup concluded last weekend, with all places in the knockout rounds now confirmed, and seeing each…