We are just days away from the most highly anticipated Rugby World Cup of all time. It feels like Christmas.
With Montpellier now crowned Top 14 champions, attention turns to the players each side has brought in to better their chances of winning the trophy next season. Newcomers Bayonne have been the busiest in the transfer market, releasing players...
Ex-England assistant and former Harlequins boss Paul Gustard has been confirmed as a new assistant coach at Stade Francais, the French Top 14 team that has also announced eight new player signings - including Morgan Parra.
Here's a RugbyPass comparison of the best composite Under-23 squads from rugby's four major club competitions, Super Rugby, the Gallagher Premiership, the Guinness PRO14 and the Top 14.
Sergio Parisse was shown a red card in the first half, but Stade Francais made a winning start to the Top 14 away at newly-promoted Perpignan.
Cardiff Blues could not halt a Stade Francais side powered by Sergio Parisse from reaching the Champions Cup play-off final.