Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties

Two-year deal worth over €1.7m proved irresistible for new Wasps outhalf

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sopoaga has 16 New Zealand caps but signed lucrative two-year Wasps deal in January

Result shows that Ireland ‘are going to work hard no matter how ominous the situation’

Prop prevented the monstrous Fijian winger from scoring a potential game-changing try

Yellow cards prove costly for Scottish side in Pool 3 clash

Clash with fellow-strugglers Montpellier should prove an entertaining affair

Young Ireland star says he feels ‘very grateful and lucky’ to be starting against Fiji

Financial and physical juggernaut of Montpellier should prove very different challenge

Remorseless Saracens remain the team to beat but Leinster look equipped for long haul

Sean O’Brien and Isa Nacewa likely to be available for the Champions Cup opener

Leo Cullen says Leinster-Munster clash always a game to whet the appetite of players and fans

Steve Hansen’s side will walk away with more regrets after thrilling finale at Eden Park

From a miserable defeat to the Blues through to redemption in the Wellington rain

Warren Gatland’s side weather ferocious All Blacks storm to earn a 15-15 draw in Auckland

New Zealand media’s treatment of Warren Gatland is disgraceful, says coach’s assistant

The third test is the hardest, but Lions have tries in them if opportunities come

Panel on ‘Break Down’ can’t get over O’Brien decision and accuse Lions of spoiling tactics

Kiwi media address Hansen’s midfield quandry with Gatland the weekend winner

Lions’ ability to cut off the supply of quick ball at source laid the foundation to Wellington win

Sam Cane excelled but Beauden Barrett misfired and SBW tarnished his legacy

All Blacks reduced to 14-men in 25th minute as Sonny Bill Williams sent off

Individual brilliance from Codie Taylor and Beauden Barrett sum up difference in skill

O’Brien’s try threw the visitors a lifeline but New Zealand’s class told long before the end

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen happy for his side to get ‘down and dirty’ if required

Aaron Smith, Sam Cane and Kieren Read excel as New Zealand take a 1-0 series lead

Tourists have their moments but Lions unable to live with All Blacks pace

Donnacha Ryan set for quick return to Thomond Park with Racing 92; Leinster paired with English champions Exeter

New Zealand fullback and vice-captain re-signs until after 2019 World Cup in Japan

Steve Hansen recalls fit again secondrows to beef up pack for rematch with Ireland

World champions likely to move away from running game employed in Soldier Field

Conor O’Shea’s Azzurri side hit for 68 points in Rome

Preview: Italy v New Zealand, Olympic Stadium, Rome, kick-off 2pm

Ireland scrumhalf shows he is outstanding all-rounder in victory over All Blacks

Next generation stand up to the All Blacks on field of dreams

18 and out: Gaving Cummiskey rates Steve Hansen’s side after their first defeat of 2016

Jared Payne and CJ Stander were facilitated by the disputed three-year residency rule

Carter believes if All Blacks can negate Sexton, the hard work will be done

“You can’t be off on your game, because they’ll penalise you”