Will Connors starts for Leinster against La Rochelle
Leinster have made two changes to their team for Saturday's Investec Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle with Will Connors and Jason Jenkins coming into the side.
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Former Munster lock Eoin O'Connor to join Exeter Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of former Munster lock Eoin O'Connor.
England name Mercer, Care in Rugby World Cup training squad
Zach Mercer and Danny Care have been selected in England's first Rugby World Cup training squad, announced by head coach Steve Borthwick on Monday.
'I'm not doing the World Cup' - England winger Jack Nowell
England winger Jack Nowell said he will not put himself forward for selection at the Rugby World Cup in France as he continues to manage his recovery from a knee injury.
England winger Nowell declares himself unavailable for World Cup
England winger Jack Nowell said he will not put himself forward for selection at the Rugby World Cup in France as he continues to manage his recovery from a knee injury.
Eddie Jones blocked from picking several England players for Barbarians
Eddie Jones has been prevented from selecting a raft of England internationals for the Barbarians on his return to Twickenham because of Steve Borthwick’s extensive World Cup preparations.
Jack Nowell: ‘Leaving Chiefs was one of the hardest positions I have been in’
T o witness their romp to a third successive Champions Cup final it was not hard to see why Jack Nowell is poised to join La Rochelle next season. Ronan O’Gara has built a formidable side and they have an ardent support base to match. As the son of a Cornish fisherman it helps for Nowell, too, that La Rochelle are based on the Atlantic coast – “as much as I would love to be in Paris, I love the sea”.
Exeter’s last dance? Chiefs look to end golden era with European glory
T hey know a little bit about vintage years in Bordeaux, where Exeter hope to savour a famous victory over La Rochelle on Sunday. This has not been the smoothest of seasons for the Chiefs but there is still time to transform perceptions. If few people are tipping England’s last men standing as probable Champions Cup finalists, that is exactly how they prefer it.