Saracens power up
The Basque derby was settled in bonkers fashion as the Premiership campaign ended on a bumper weekend of rugby.
Owain Jones
Northern Hemisphere Editor, TheXV
Owain has been writing and editing about rugby since 2004. He has edited matchday programmes for the WRU, publications for the British & Irish Lions and written for the Guinness Pro14. A regular voice on BBC Radio Wales, from 2011 to 2018, he was the editor of Rugby World Magazine. He has been writing for RugbyPass since 2019.
The gloves are off
Coaching flare-ups, desperate injuries and Premiership drama featured on a tumultuous weekend’s rugby.
The Chiefs take flight
The Exeter Chiefs are looking ominous as Tuilagi returns and Harlequins dazzle their way into the play-offs
The unsung hero
Uncompromising on the field and a gentleman off it, Jake Ball leaves Wales having gained the respect of a nation
Reclaiming their crown
Toulouse and Montpellier were the big winners from a weekend where crowds started to make their presence felt again
On an upward curve
Ben Loader is one of a clutch of London Irish players tearing up the Premiership this season
Crouching Tiger, hidden Lion?
Ellis Genge will be hoping for a late call to the Lions as several top-class stars play for a last-minute reprieve
Taking the next step
Alex Dombrandt has hit every marker required to showcase his sumptuous talents at the highest level
Strength through pain
Kyle Sinckler’s emotive interview stood out on a weekend of sparkling rugby and controversy
Let’s talk about it
Warren Gatland set tongues wagging with his Lions squad announcement but there is method to his madness