September playoff fixtures confirmed

With the Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup fixtures announced, confirmation of the September playoffs involving teams from Eastern Europe were confirmed.

Reasons for Super Liga champions Timisoara's non participation in the inaugural Qualifying Competition

The reason why the FRR's development side Bucharest Wolves instead of the SuperLiga champions Timisoara will compete in the first season of the new reformed European system has been clarified.

The self-righteous act of the IRFU and Irish media

Throughout the recent European dispute, the Irish media has stuck firmly to the IRFU narrative, one that manages to be self-righteous and hypocritical.

Further details on plans for the Qualifying Tournament emerge

Following the revelation of some details of September playoffs, gradually there is becoming some more updated news on the inaugural Qualifying Competition next season.

Details on European Rugby Challenge Cup qualifying emerge

Finally some details on what the "Qualifying Tournament" for the European Rugby Challenge Cup will likely be appears to have emerged following FIRA-AER AGM meetings in Croatia.

FIRA-AER set to be replaced and reformed?

Following recent reforms at the top level of European rugby, the European governing body FIRA-AER for those outside the 6 Nations may also be modernised.

Why "rout of the Unions" may be good for those outside the 6 Nations

Why the end of the ERC and so called "rout of the Unions" could put the rest of Europe on a slightly more even playing field both in domestic and international rugby.