ARC Preview – United States
When in doubt, go with what you know. That seems to be the message permeating from Eagle headquarters, or at least Mike Tolkin’s selection criteria.
ARC Preview – Argentina
Argentina have sent a powerful squad with five members of the Rugby Championship roster present, including three who took part in the win against Australia.
ARC Preview – Uruguay
It’s slim pickings for Uruguay in the opening weekend of the ARC as their first choice team host Russia in the final World Cup qualifying match on Saturday.
Aviva Premiership Preview – Gloucester
Last season couldn’t have gone much worse for the west country side, so it’s out with the old and in with the new, and the sun is shining on the Shed again.
Aviva Premiership Preview – London Irish
London Irish have never won the Premiership and let’s be honest – they won’t this year either. There is still, however, room to be excited at the Madejski.
Aviva Premiership Preview – Harlequins
Harlequins have been there or thereabout for a few years now, but there is a sense that they might have peaked, with the new wave still a year or two away.
Aviva Premiership Preview – London Welsh
London Welsh are back in the big show, but can they stick around this time? After recruiting nearly an entirely new squad, they certainly have the numbers.
Aviva Premiership Preview – Newcastle
It must take real strength to be a Newcastle fan. It’s been more than a decade since they sat anywhere in the top half of the table.
Aviva Premiership Preview – Wasps
Wasps are past due for a resurgence. Since their surprise victory in 2008 they haven’t finished higher than 5th and just barely avoided relegation in 2012.
Aviva Premiership Preview – Northampton
Saints took home a double last season, winning the Challenge Cup but more importantly claiming the big prize – the Premiership title – at Twickenham.