The 30th edition of the Investec Champions Cup kicks off with Bath facing La Rochelle, the tournament’s recent champions. Toulouse, led by Antoine Dupont, looks to defend their title, while other French clubs like Bordeaux-Begles and Clermont Auvergne also aim…

With time to carefully select his playing squad, Steve Farrell faces immediate urgency in assembling his coaching team for the British and Irish Lions. Key figures like Steve Borthwick are unavailable, and potential candidates like Ronan O’Gara may be tied…