What a week this is going to be for the chief. Assailed by critics on all sides, ridiculed in the media, undermined by rebellious underlings, and with another European test looming. Is this survivable?

Schalk Brits was sipping tequila in Ibiza when he first received contact from South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus asking whether he was interested in playing England.

Our man inside the game on his slightly begrudging admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo

Gardening has dried up because of the persistent rain and occasional snow, says Fiann Ó Nualláin, who shamelessly proclaims that he hasn’t done a tap: no spuds in, no strawberries; no peas started — nothing

Our man inside the game has seen plenty of midweek trips to the sun backfire.

Hurricane Irma is showing signs of weakening and could be downgraded to a tropical storm on Monday.

Britain’s prime minister, Theresa May, is dithering over the exit payment to be made to the EU and over the terms of an interim separation before the final ‘divorce’, says Clive Crook            

Though it may be running a little scared, the City props up the UK, and a report by PwC says London is resilient, agile, and great at adapting, writes John Lloyd

Designated Driver is useful cover. You can say you’re not drinking and everybody just moves on, writes Terry Prone

We’re gearing up to adopt a philosophy that has the potential to incite us to stock up on stuff all over again. But, in theory at least, the recent linguistic import from Denmark won’t cost us a thing because it’s about ‘being, not having’, writes Clodagh Finn.

Britain’s new Prime Minister Theresa May wants to ape Germany by appointing workers to corporate boardrooms.

Andy Murray secured his place in the third round of Wimbledon yesterday with a straights sets win on centre court.

If Britons vote to leave the EU in a June 23 referendum it could be the beginning of the end for the 28-nation bloc and for western political civilisation more generally, European Council president Donald Tusk said.

Given a second chance to get tough on banks, the UK antitrust regulator outlined a cap on fees on customers who spend more than they have in their current accounts, a proposal criticised as too little, too late by consumer groups.

Chris Ashton believes Saracens are “in a good place” after positioning themselves for another full-blown assault on major European silverware.

David Cameron's EU renegotiation is approaching its moment of truth as he battles to win over fellow leaders and Cabinet colleagues.

Ulster head coach Les Kiss believes Saracens are the greatest threat to Toulon’s reign as European champions.

Six months after the attacks, Tunisia is trying to rebuild its broken tourist industry, says Eoghan Corry.

South Africa 64 USA 0: Heyneke Meyer paid tribute to Bryan Habana after the wing equalled the Rugby World Cup try-scoring record as his South Africa side confirmed their quarter-final spot with a comprehensive 10-try victory over USA.

Here's what to watch on tonight's TV.

Andy Warhol famously said everyone will have their 15 minutes of fame – but the YouTube generation are enjoying 100 hours in the spotlight.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan landed himself in hot water last night after claiming the word "chink" is not a derogatory term and "Jewish people chase money more than everybody else".

Wigan owner Dave Whelan has been accused of anti-Semitism as the controversy over the the club’s appointment of Malkay Mackay as manager deepens.

Saracens 30 Clermont Auvergne 23

Get a taste of some of the interesting and quirky happenings in Europe from our Europe correspondent, Ann Cahill.

How pleased? How impressed? How hopeful? How disappointed?

South Africa 38 Wales 16

Schalk Brits admits Saturday’s Aviva Premiership final against Northampton is Saracens’ biggest "grudge match" as two contrasting cultures collide at Twickenham.

Ulster 15 Saracens 17

When even their president is being caught sneaking around behind his partner’s back, it is perhaps not surprising to find that the French top a poll for infidelity, alongside the equally hot-blooded Italians.

Don’t bank on getting hold of your own cash

Saracens 64 Connacht 6

Saracens 64 Connacht 6

HEINEKEN CUP POOL THREE:

Mo Farah’s coach Alberto Salazar has staunchly defended his athlete against doping accusations — which he views as opponents making excuses.

Surprise, surprise, we are back in recession again.

British & Irish Lions 50 Barbarians 8

Saracens hooker Schalk Brits is set to miss the first three Aviva Premiership games of next season after being banned for striking his club colleague Owen Farrell.

Saracens hooker Schalk Brits could be cited after he punched his club colleague Owen Farrell during today’s clash between the British and Irish Lions and Barbarians.