Michael Bradley has made just two changes to his side for Connacht’s opening match in the European Challenge Cup away to Dax on Friday (kick off: 7pm).

Leicester boss Dean Richards today underlined the huge task faced by his trophy-hunting Tigers on their mission to make Heineken Cup history.

French coach Bernard Laporte has picked three new faces in a 22-man squad for their April 7 Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham.

FRENCH rugby has plumbed new depths following a second stunning Six Nations defeat at the Stade de France on Saturday that has left the nation feeling ‘‘offended’’, ‘‘battered’’ and ‘‘humiliated’’.