PERHAPS we are getting a little carried away. Seven days ago Australia and New Zealand showed the way forward for rugby with an exhilarating display of expansive rugby that had fans and pundits alike drooling.

THERE’S a school of thought which suggests the word honcho derives from the Basque term jauntxo, which means boss man.

EUROPEAN Rugby Cup has confirmed that Ospreys have made an official appeal against Wales centre Gavin Henson’s 10 weeks and two days ban.