Young players putting more and more pressure on established names in Cullen’s squad

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Outhalf has developed his playmaking abilities under Chris Boyd at Northampton

Guy Noves’ France tribunal begins, eventful London Irish bow for resilient Ian Keatley

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is due to announce his squad at midday on Tuesday

The likes of Lima Sopoaga haven’t always flourished after making the big money move

Flanker James Haskell and outhalf Danny Cipriani both leave Wasps at end of season

Irish province want the IRFU to make a decision on whether Schmidt is preferred choice for vacant Ireland coach position